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VK08 UZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,099 mi
Last recorded61,099 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal at time of test, replace asap (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel binding on slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,054 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 472,808 miles

Front brake disc's badly corroded

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,734 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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VK08 UZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK08 UZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 UZU registered?

VK08 UZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is VK08 UZU safe to buy?

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