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PJ08 UWR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,152 mi
Last recorded102,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 UWR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper Marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,987 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,620 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 60,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 58,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 30,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,226 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 25,137 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,137 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,522 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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PJ08 UWR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ08 UWR, 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 PJ08 UWR registered?

PJ08 UWR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 May 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 UWR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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