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OY08 GXN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,202 mi
Last recorded144,202 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 144,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,438 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,348 miles

All rear light lenses tinted/smoked effect

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes deteriorated on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens tinted/smoked effect

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear axle has ares of corrosion

Rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated by hand

Registration plate light bulbs are dim when illuminated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

All rear light lenses tinted/smoked effect

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes deteriorated on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside side repeater lens tinted/smoked effect

Offside side repeater lens missing

Rear axle has ares of corrosion

Rear brake assembly noisy when wheels are rotated by hand

Registration plate light bulbs are dim when illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,561 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot has a small spilt but not leaking

Rear rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm back bushes deteriorated

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front wiper slightly to long and hits 'a' pillar

nearside registration plate light very dim

nearside side repeater has a smoked effect

offside side repeater lense missing

rear lights have a smoked effect

Fail 3 Oct 2017 116,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm back bushes deteriorated

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside front wiper slightly to long and hits 'a' pillar

nearside registration plate light very dim

nearside side repeater has a smoked effect

offside side repeater lense missing

rear lights have a smoked effect

Pass 1 Oct 2016 106,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 106,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mmm.205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2015 93,183 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Nearside and offside bulbs after market fitted (1.7.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mmm.205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,971 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Oct 2013 66,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 66,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 29,773 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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OY08 GXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OY08 GXN, 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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OY08 GXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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