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AV08 UUW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,948 mi
Last recorded66,948 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UUW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 66,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,682 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,664 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,043 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside handle stiff to operate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 58,425 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 52,305 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2017 45,848 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 30 May 2016 39,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 34,745 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 26,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 26,165 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 22,796 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2011 17,534 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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AV08 UUW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV08 UUW, 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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AV08 UUW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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