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FG08 UZP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,779 mi
Last recorded119,779 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,852 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 95,492 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,283 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general rust bottom side of the vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2019 86,595 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2019 86,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,947 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 14 Apr 2018 84,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracked.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracked.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,104 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,163 miles

Front tyres found to be low on pressure.

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

Rear brake disc condition.

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 UZP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UZP, 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 FG08 UZP registered?

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

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