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EK08 UCC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,744 mi
Last recorded104,744 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UCC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,744 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe rubbing on rear axel

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on fuel filler pipe

exhaust rear box outer skin lifted and corroded ,rattling on heat shield

Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/R16 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust very corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 99,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/R16 87W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust very corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 93,746 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 89,506 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 89,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,887 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 83,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,316 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,287 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 72,287 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,601 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,357 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 42,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,995 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,497 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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EK08 UCC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EK08 UCC, 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 EK08 UCC registered?

EK08 UCC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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