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WU08 UHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,649 mi
Last recorded117,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,725 miles

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

Nearside Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2019 111,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure central clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front track rod end dust cover perishing

Pass 31 May 2018 110,828 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded but not leaking fumes.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,239 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,488 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 103,488 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,427 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 67,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,877 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 UHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

WU08 UHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 UHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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