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FH08 WCU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 94,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 85,858 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 85,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust centre box baffles loose

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear axle and springs corroded

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,376 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,880 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 81,880 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 77,810 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,617 miles

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges,3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/2.5mm edges, 2.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges,3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm/2.5mm edges, 2.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 55,487 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,954 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 wheel nut cover missing from both o/s wheels

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres on 7mm

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade gone hard

Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,818 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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FH08 WCU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH08 WCU, 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 FH08 WCU registered?

FH08 WCU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is FH08 WCU safe to buy?

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