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WF08 LJO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,924 mi
Last recorded52,924 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,924 miles

Front bumper damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror body damage

windscreen washers weak but clearing screen

Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,921 miles

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

Front bumper damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror body damage

windscreen washers weak but clearing screen

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage front bumper

damage os mirror body

Fail 26 Oct 2016 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage front bumper

damage os mirror body

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed & tread/sidewall separation (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed & tread/sidewall separtion/bulge in inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,787 miles

vehicle appears to have had accident repair to n/s/f. Appears satisfactory

Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle appears to have had accident repair to n/s/f. Appears satisfactory

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 LJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

WF08 LJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is WF08 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 LJO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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