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DE08 UXS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,768 mi
Last recorded117,768 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 117,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Bumper damaged

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel @ limit inner joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 117,768 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 85H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

EPC light on

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Bumper damaged

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel @ limit inner joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,371 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

back box badly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,371 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Braking system leaking Brake vacuum hose behind engine (1.1.3 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

back box badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

accident damage to front

long travel in parking brake

rear exhaust deteriorated

tailgate struts worn

Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

accident damage front

long travel in parking brake

rear exhaust deteriorated

tailgate struts worn

Fail 1 Apr 2021 103,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

accident damage front

long travel in parking brake

rear exhaust deteriorated

tailgate struts worn

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,313 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Front Some damage to bumper

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some undulation to both rear tyre treads

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,313 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Front Some damage to bumper

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some undulation to both rear tyre treads

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 53,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,000 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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DE08 UXS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 DE08 UXS, 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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DE08 UXS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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