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RF08 UPJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,889 mi
Last recorded106,889 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UPJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 104,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear visual signs of suspension coil spring has been rubbing a plastic fuel breather pipe

parking brake travel high (little reserve travel left )

Pass 13 Sep 2023 102,978 miles

O/S/F sill slight damage

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,792 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low & offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 92,598 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,231 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,234 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 81,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,163 miles

exhaust rear box outter cover rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,171 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,506 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres tread low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,944 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,401 miles

Nearside rear tyre lower on outer edge.

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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RF08 UPJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF08 UPJ, 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 RF08 UPJ registered?

RF08 UPJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is RF08 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 UPJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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