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WG08 SJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,315 mi
Last recorded121,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 SJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 121,259 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,849 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 111,789 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,676 miles

Nearside Front track rod end gater slightly deteriated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,875 miles

Nearside Front trac rod end gater slightly deteriated

Offside Front bottom ball joint gater slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,585 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os & ns ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,526 miles

Front suspected movement on steering arm inner ball joints os & ns

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,642 miles

suspected movement in os and ns steering rack end ball joints

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,204 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges

osr and nsr brake discs slightly corroded on outer edges

osr outer brake pad wearing thin

suspected movement in os and ns steering rack end ball joints

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,110 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge

osr and nsr tyre treads stepped on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,838 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges but not exposeing ply or cords

slight movement in ns inner track rod end ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,333 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 SJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG08 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

WG08 SJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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