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SA08 UGM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,713 mi
Last recorded97,713 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,713 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres 195,rear tyres 185

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,643 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front lower grill damaged

Offside heat shield is loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres are different size to rear

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,636 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Front grill is damaged and partially missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and gaiter is loose (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and gaiter is loose (2.7.3)

Offside windscreen washer is partially blocked

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres are different sizes to the rear

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,376 miles

ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 14,171 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyree perished at outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA08 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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