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YG08 GJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,035 mi
Last recorded213,035 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 213,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed there is excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working offside front also (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 186,287 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 186,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear os and ns (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 162,681 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 136,035 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Including rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,938 miles

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

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

Under vehicle corroded front to rear

Pass 24 Aug 2021 100,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 100,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 95,386 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 95,386 miles

Offside Front Steering arm modification unsafe excess play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 86,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 77,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 77,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 69,073 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 60,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 51,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 19,908 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 7 May 2011 19,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

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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YG08 GJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YG08 GJV, 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 YG08 GJV registered?

YG08 GJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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