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PX08 UNW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,132 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Back box De- laminated

Fail 29 Feb 2024 81,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Back box De- laminated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,579 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,579 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,090 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,090 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 66,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,934 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 9,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,118 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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PX08 UNW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNW, 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

How do I check the history of PX08 UNW?

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What year was PX08 UNW registered?

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

Is PX08 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 UNW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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