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FG08 UMZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,407 mi
Last recorded94,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 UMZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 94,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 91,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 88,511 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 1.1Bar (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 0.8Bar (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 0.6Bar (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,847 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,988 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,981 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,703 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps covered in dark film - removal recommended (1.7.5a)

Outer skin of the rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,403 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,870 miles

both front tyre treads are starting to wear low

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2013 44,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2013 44,717 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,607 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,139 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

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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FG08 UMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG08 UMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 UMZ registered?

FG08 UMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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