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SA08 UGN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,294 mi
Last recorded48,294 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 UGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,294 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,979 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 36,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Indicator tell-tale missing o/s/f left indictor missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,575 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 29,573 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 15,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 12,931 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 12,910 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 9,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,418 miles

driver wiper blade poor

Fail 15 Apr 2013 14,302 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

driver wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,120 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 4,905 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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SA08 UGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

SA08 UGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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