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FG08 UZT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 114,752 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 111,056 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 107,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 105,326 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 105,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,116 miles

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

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing and starting to split slightly.

Nearside rear side lamp slightly affected by the use of indicators

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit 205/45 WR 16 93W

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,116 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing and starting to split slightly.

Nearside rear side lamp slightly affected by the use of indicators

Offside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder.

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit 205/45 WR 16 93W

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack nearside inner joint.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 55,726 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 55,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,335 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 22,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,922 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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FG08 UZT 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 70%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

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

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