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AU08 WMY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,712 mi
Last recorded112,712 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WMY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,105 miles

ECU Light on

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Flexable connection Loose (7.1.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Rear Center Cross Strap missing (5.1.1)

ECU Light on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,616 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 82,616 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,120 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,113 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Rear number plate cracked, but still able to be read correctly

Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,427 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Rear number plate cracked, but still able to be read correctly

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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AU08 WMY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU08 WMY, 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 AU08 WMY registered?

AU08 WMY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 WMY safe to buy?

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