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RF08 UPT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 UPT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,572 miles

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Has Reduced Effort

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,644 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner ball joint very slight movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% less effort to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,308 miles

Both reg plate lettering different to standard but doesn't change the appearance or legibility of the vehicle

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,308 miles

Both reg plate lettering different to standard but doesn't change the appearance or legibility of the vehicle

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,134 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,657 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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RF08 UPT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

RF08 UPT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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