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PL08 WZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,067 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,746 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 86,746 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken, headlamp still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel is high

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,575 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 61,447 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,273 miles

Engine oil level low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and on outer tread edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,937 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,113 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,767 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,060 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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PL08 WZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL08 WZC, 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 PL08 WZC registered?

PL08 WZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is PL08 WZC safe to buy?

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