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PX08 UMR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

52,546 mi
Last recorded52,546 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 52,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 52,469 miles

Brake modification unsafe Nearside front brake flexi hose fouling against ABS wiring (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 46,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,781 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2023 41,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim and levelling device not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,689 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perished

exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 34,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 32,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,977 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,354 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 20,354 miles

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 19,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,473 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 18,457 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,500 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 17,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 14,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 14,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 11,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UMR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 PX08 UMR, 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 PX08 UMR registered?

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

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