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EK08 UCJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,196 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,555 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,602 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 71,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 51,515 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,324 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 UCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

EK08 UCJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 UCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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