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WU08 UGZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UGZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 80,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner discs badly worn

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 75,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner discs badly worn

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 72,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,987 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,035 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 UGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU08 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

WU08 UGZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WU08 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 UGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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