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SM08 GNK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GNK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,500 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,237 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,456 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 54,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,097 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,095 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,779 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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SM08 GNK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 SM08 GNK, 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 SM08 GNK registered?

SM08 GNK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SM08 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 GNK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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