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SD08 WTE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,485 mi
Last recorded109,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 109,485 miles

both front tyres edgy

oil leak on sump

Fail 15 Jan 2026 109,305 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,824 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2025 103,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 96,737 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 79,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,502 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp insecure and causing damage to front under tray

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 55,166 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,101 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 27,765 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,723 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,154 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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SD08 WTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White 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 SD08 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

SD08 WTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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