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OE57 GBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than one (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/below limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than one (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges/below limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 55,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,011 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,976 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,379 miles

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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OE57 GBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE57 GBU, 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 OE57 GBU registered?

OE57 GBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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