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WF08 XHR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 XHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,783 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 78,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 73,393 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2021 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 58,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,047 miles

Central Exhaust braket deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 48,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 44,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, perished and has cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished and has cuts in tread

oil level too high *attention needed*

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,225 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part filter fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,209 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 4,445 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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WF08 XHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WF08 XHR, 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 WF08 XHR registered?

WF08 XHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is WF08 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 XHR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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