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PX08 UOB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 UOB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 125,468 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 125,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 2mm and discs poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 121,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 121,908 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front discs poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,122 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2022 118,122 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose outer cv joint loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,492 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot covered in oil

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,100 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 25 Nov 2019 109,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,341 miles

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

washer pipe leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre exhaust mounting adrift

washer pipe leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 81,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,029 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,535 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,881 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 UOB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UOB, 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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PX08 UOB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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