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AC08 GWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,039 mi
Last recorded52,039 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 49,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 49,990 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition both sides front 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 46,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,720 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,047 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,297 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,009 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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AC08 GWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AC08 GWV, 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 AC08 GWV registered?

AC08 GWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AC08 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GWV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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