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AU58 UMA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,778 mi
Last recorded143,778 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 143,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 143,774 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN LEFT LOWER CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 111,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN LEFT LOWER CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,342 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,440 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 UMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU58 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

AU58 UMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is AU58 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 UMA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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