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HX08 GZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,171 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,851 miles

both front shock absorber gaiters broken

n/s/r shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken

Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front shock absorber gaiters broken

n/s/r shock absorber gaiter/bump stop broken

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,852 miles

small engine oil leak.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 70,814 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

small engine oil leak.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml lamp on and engine misfiring

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 56,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,473 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 35,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,963 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,713 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 21,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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HX08 GZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX08 GZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX08 GZC registered?

HX08 GZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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