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WF08 ZZA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,967 mi
Last recorded102,967 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading 0.76 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,627 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 98,626 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has several cuts on inside wall of casing, none of which appear deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,653 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,782 miles

Exhaust back box - outer skin corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,643 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,465 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush(marked) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush(marked) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,891 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer wall scuffed

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box has signs of corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,253 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall. No cords visable.

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall. No cords visable.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside and nearside track rod inner joints

Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,253 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts in sidewall. No cords visable.

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall. No cords visable.

Slight play in offside and nearside track rod inner joints

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 40,797 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,038 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 ZZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

WF08 ZZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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