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CU08 POJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,325 mi
Last recorded100,325 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 POJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 100,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside heavily covered in mud

Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,009 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all underside covered in mud

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,797 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,355 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 33,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 31,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,900 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CU08 POJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU08 POJ, 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 CU08 POJ registered?

CU08 POJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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