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OE57 UCA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 UCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,500 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

handbrake requirements only just met

small chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2020 128,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

handbrake requirements only just met

small chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,906 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,690 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,343 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,343 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,209 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding off

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,209 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage and cracking (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear box outer casing corroding off

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre inner side wall has cracking not reaching cords

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,547 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 47,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,763 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OE57 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

OE57 UCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2008.

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