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WF08 ZYV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,216 mi
Last recorded109,216 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,216 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,580 miles

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 106,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 100,547 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 100,545 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Air hose detached from air box

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dust covers detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,052 miles

air box feels loose/insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2018 95,050 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main ecu and wiring unsupported (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

air box feels loose/insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,730 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,131 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 49,208 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,893 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

WF08 ZYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 ZYV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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