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AU58 UJB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,833 mi
Last recorded109,833 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 109,833 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot of play in this joint ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 109,833 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot of play in this joint ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,209 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,430 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 99,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,906 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 85,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,210 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,062 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 14 Nov 2017 62,177 miles

Undertray fitted.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,833 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,833 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,794 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,243 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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AU58 UJB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU58 UJB, 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 AU58 UJB registered?

AU58 UJB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2008.

Is AU58 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 UJB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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