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WG08 WKE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 WKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,227 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,058 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,014 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 83,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,658 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2016 70,658 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,857 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,620 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 WKE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

WG08 WKE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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