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EO08 UPA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UPA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 136,457 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 123,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 123,236 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 118,810 miles

(handbrake travel)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 118,810 miles

(handbrake travel)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 112,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,367 miles

Front Tyres bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,099 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge only

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,028 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,520 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 22,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EO08 UPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO08 UPA, 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 EO08 UPA registered?

EO08 UPA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EO08 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 UPA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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