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GJ08 WXZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WXZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,173 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 76,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 67,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,690 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,940 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 5,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 4,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 3,479 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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GJ08 WXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GJ08 WXZ, 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 GJ08 WXZ registered?

GJ08 WXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 WXZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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