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PX08 UMJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,981 mi
Last recorded105,981 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UMJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 105,981 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 105,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailpipe heat shield is not fully secure

Fail 13 Feb 2021 94,137 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tailpipe heat shield is not fully secure

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 40% left (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,127 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,562 miles

front discs pitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 31,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitted.

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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PX08 UMJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PX08 UMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 UMJ registered?

PX08 UMJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PX08 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 UMJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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