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WF08 LJC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,877 mi
Last recorded86,877 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2022 86,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp broken,exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 59,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,203 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,545 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,145 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2012 24,145 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,506 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 17,476 miles

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

Nearside 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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WF08 LJC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF08 LJC, 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 WF08 LJC registered?

WF08 LJC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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