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SA08 UGL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,720 mi
Last recorded120,720 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UGL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 120,720 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,066 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner brake discs corroded/pitted.

Front wipers smeary.

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking and been repaired advise replace tyre. ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing/door damaged.

Offside Rear Outer alloy wheel damaged.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and brake pipe unions. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tyre, advise replace tyre unrepairable ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,593 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excessivly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes (2.1.5 (g) (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tyre, advise replace tyre unrepairable ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 100,884 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,983 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

washers defective leaking from pipe when operated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,983 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

washers defective leaking from pipe when operated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,475 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,560 miles

exhaust tail pipe slightly deterated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,321 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,085 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UGL 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 65%.

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 UGL, 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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SA08 UGL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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