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PK08 UBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

68,726 mi
Last recorded68,726 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 UBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 68,726 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,508 miles

Nearside Front top bearing may be damaged as a result of broken spring

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no reverse lights

Fail 29 Jan 2019 60,508 miles

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

Nearside Front top bearing may be damaged as a result of broken spring

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front door card insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perishing 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracking 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 52,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grinding metal on metal (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door card insecure

Nearside Rear tyre perishing 10 years old

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracking 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,970 miles

Front Brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Dec 2016 46,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Front Tyres bald on inner shoulders

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,239 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,850 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2014 40,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs excessively scored and pitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust flexi pipe splitting

Fail 24 Jul 2013 38,555 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs excessively scored and pitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust flexi pipe splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,096 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 30,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,404 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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PK08 UBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PK08 UBU, 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 PK08 UBU registered?

PK08 UBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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