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YG08 GJX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GJX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 125,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 125,466 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,102 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 106,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,506 miles

Both rear tyres down to 3mm and starting to perish

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

Offside front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres down to 3mm and starting to perish

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

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

Offside front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,471 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,267 miles

both rear tyres low on centres,battery weak

osf wishbone rear bush,both front tyres low tread,osf linkbar rubber split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped revs fluctuating (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres low on centres,battery weak

osf wishbone rear bush,both front tyres low tread,osf linkbar rubber split

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,134 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 58,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 40,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 40,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,509 miles

both front tyres getting low on 3.5mm

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,678 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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YG08 GJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJX, 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 GJX registered?

YG08 GJX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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