MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi section on front downpipe blowing (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section on front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Power steering component leaking hydraulic fluid dripping from steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper parking brake lever seized on (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner & outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sideweall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine management light illuminated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Engine management light illuminated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure in sleeve (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
engine light on dash
Engine management light indicates a fault
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped on inner face. (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering - slight play in tie rod.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine management light indicates a fault
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped on inner face. (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Steering - slight play in tie rod.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SM08 GNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SM08 GNZ, 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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SM08 GNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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