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SH08 UOM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 UOM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 118,562 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 110,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 104,443 miles

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

child seat fitted

exhaust rusted. o/s front tyre perished. o/s park brake performance could be better

Fail 20 May 2017 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted

exhaust rusted. o/s front tyre perished. o/s park brake performance could be better

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,707 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,054 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2012 64,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 64,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 57,730 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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SH08 UOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH08 UOM, 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 SH08 UOM registered?

SH08 UOM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is SH08 UOM safe to buy?

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