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VK08 UVM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,597 mi
Last recorded107,597 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,597 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2019 107,597 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

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

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

Road wheel fixing loose locking nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner sidelight out

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner sidelight out

Pass 2 Oct 2014 70,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to crack with age 2007

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bone bushes poss req before next mot

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,652 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bone bushes poss req before next mot

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,849 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,917 miles

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

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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VK08 UVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK08 UVM, 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 VK08 UVM registered?

VK08 UVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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