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FY08 UHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,667 mi
Last recorded151,667 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 151,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 148,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 142,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 131,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,724 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,045 miles

all brake discs rusting

Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,919 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,978 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,529 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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FY08 UHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc 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 FY08 UHL, 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 FY08 UHL registered?

FY08 UHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 UHL safe to buy?

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