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WG08 BPU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 BPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,446 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner friction surfaces

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,894 miles

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

Handbrake travel high.

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

Passenger side front seat unable to pull forward.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,894 miles

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

Handbrake travel high.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger side front seat unable to pull forward.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,773 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,251 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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WG08 BPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WG08 BPU, 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 WG08 BPU registered?

WG08 BPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 BPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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