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WU08 UGY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UGY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 135,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 135,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 134,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,809 miles

Offside corrosion on seal

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside corrosion on seal

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 111,725 miles

Front under tray fitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2024 116,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight roughness on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge / also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 106,129 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight roughness on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge / also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,344 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CUTTING THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CUTTING THROUGH TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 85,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 79,377 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2016 65,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,647 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight cut inner sidewall

Pass 1 May 2013 46,041 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,675 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,790 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 UGY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UGY, 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 WU08 UGY registered?

WU08 UGY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is WU08 UGY safe to buy?

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