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T4 GTE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,832 mi
Last recorded43,832 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 GTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 42,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 41,666 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 41,666 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 41,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,297 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 34,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 32,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 32,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 28,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 23,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 20,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 17,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 13,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2012 9,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,123 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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T4 GTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T4 GTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T4 GTE registered?

T4 GTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is T4 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 GTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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