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SA08 UGF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,294 mi
Last recorded111,294 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UGF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 111,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 97,752 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,706 miles

Central exhaust clamps deteriorated

Offside Front Outer outer tyre wall damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,706 miles

Central exhaust clamps deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer outer tyre wall damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Steering rack end (drumstick) has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,167 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,368 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SA08 UGF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA08 UGF, 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 SA08 UGF registered?

SA08 UGF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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