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OE57 UBM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 UBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 109,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 101,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,230 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 100,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 99,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 98,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 98,260 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 97,307 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,108 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,484 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 88,317 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 79,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,757 miles

deep cut o/s front tyre.

front axle tyre size 205/45/16 rear axle tyre size 195/45/16.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 56,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

deep cut o/s front tyre.

front axle tyre size 205/45/16 rear axle tyre size 195/45/16.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

deep cuts n/s front and n/s rear tyres

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,837 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

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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OE57 UBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OE57 UBM, 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 OE57 UBM registered?

OE57 UBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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