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VO08 WLK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,554 mi
Last recorded114,554 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 114,554 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 111,182 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to inside face of offside front brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders, advise replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 101,223 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear, offside being the worst (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 101,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit 0.80 results value 1.64 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear, offside being the worst (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 95,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 95,866 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding Parking brake lever on caliper seized, freed of at time of test (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,752 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 93,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner eage

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,921 miles

front tyres worn on inner eage

Fail 6 Mar 2014 16,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,507 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,478 miles

Nearside 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)

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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VO08 WLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO08 WLK, 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 VO08 WLK registered?

VO08 WLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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