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SV08 WBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,283 mi
Last recorded76,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 WBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,283 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 76,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 63,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 63,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 53,259 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,386 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,474 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 20,829 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 16,875 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 2,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 2,873 miles

o/s/r tyre wall slight miss shaped

Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 2,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 2,274 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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SV08 WBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV08 WBX, 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 SV08 WBX registered?

SV08 WBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SV08 WBX safe to buy?

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