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AU08 WNR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WNR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,287 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 104,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,467 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 99,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 99,441 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,404 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,403 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,421 miles

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

centre exhuast sleeve corroded and lose but not insecure at present

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,421 miles

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

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

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

centre exhuast sleeve corroded and lose but not insecure at present

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight split in tread area

Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,973 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight split in tread area

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,406 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 90,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2018 81,923 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Neither of the front seats will tilt forward

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,254 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Footbrake travel appears to be a little long

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Neither of the front seats will tilt forward

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,247 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,301 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn has cuts advises replacing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,260 miles

n/s front tyre getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2012 23,260 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,406 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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AU08 WNR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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