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WU08 UGP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,278 mi
Last recorded36,278 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UGP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 36,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2026 36,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,998 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 33,998 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 31,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 28,059 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 28,059 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking Rack gaiter/ rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 25,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 25,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 24,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage in rear seat ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 24,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned bent (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner rack (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog cage in rear seat ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 23,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 20,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both , (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 20,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both , (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 195/55/15

Fail 4 Apr 2018 17,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 195/55/15

Nearside Stop lamp not working rb380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,304 miles

Exhaust flexi detoriated

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 15,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust flexi detoriated

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 10,353 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 9,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 9,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 9,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 7,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 6,708 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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WU08 UGP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU08 UGP, 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 WU08 UGP registered?

WU08 UGP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WU08 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 UGP shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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