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DA08 UCX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,365 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,803 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 88,640 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer shield slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 88,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake leaver arm sticking on caliper

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,265 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lever on n s r caliper not returning too stop

Fail 14 Jan 2021 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lever on n s r caliper not returning too stop

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,366 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shocks slightly damp

Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shocks slightly damp

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre got nail in and on 2mm tread depth tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

no oil on dip stick/ 1 liter 5w30 syz put in

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong/ (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre got nail in and on 2mm tread depth tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

no oil on dip stick/ 1 liter 5w30 syz put in

Pass 10 May 2017 60,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,608 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,319 miles

slight smear n/s/f wiper

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,757 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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DA08 UCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA08 UCX, 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 DA08 UCX registered?

DA08 UCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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