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WG08 YZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,256 mi
Last recorded46,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,256 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 36,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,905 miles

Both front dust covers split on struts.

Both rear springs corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Small engine oil leaks.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,132 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 30,589 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,483 miles

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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 11 Jul 2014 16,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 14,694 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,270 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 YZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

WG08 YZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is WG08 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 YZO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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