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W4 BXN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 BXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,824 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 90,824 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 89,314 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit has condensation in lens not affecting light source output

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit has condensation in lens not affecting light source output

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 86,535 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,123 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,415 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,108 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and slight cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Jun 2015 57,108 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge and slight cracking in tread area

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,893 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,681 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,681 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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W4 BXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W4 BXN, 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 W4 BXN registered?

W4 BXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is W4 BXN safe to buy?

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