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SD08 WTC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,058 mi
Last recorded127,058 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WTC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,058 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 119,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,103 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 108,976 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,664 miles

1 of 2 o/s/r side lights not working

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

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,662 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

1 of 2 o/s/r side lights not working

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

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,247 miles

condition of front brake discs

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,223 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

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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SD08 WTC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SD08 WTC, 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 SD08 WTC registered?

SD08 WTC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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