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WF57 WCA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,242 mi
Last recorded36,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 WCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2024 33,458 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 33,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 27,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,839 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,059 miles

front brake discs surface corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,951 miles

wiper performance ??

Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,796 miles

rear tyres have age perrishing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 18,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres slight age perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,213 miles

rear tyres slight age perrishing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,943 miles

air bag light on

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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WF57 WCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF57 WCA, 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 WF57 WCA registered?

WF57 WCA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is WF57 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF57 WCA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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