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WG08 YZW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 89,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2026 89,277 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded/Delaminating and System Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated with Poor Beam Images (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush has Play/Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Fronts Binding Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Beam Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Outer Edges and Perished Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,351 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear coil spring fouls plastic fuel filler neck pipe

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear coil spring fouls plastic fuel filler neck pipe

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear coil spring fouls plastic fuel filler neck pipe

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside rear coil spring fouls plastic fuel filler neck pipe

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,617 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing fuel filler neck

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 76,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing fuel filler neck

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,229 miles

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

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

Central exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,327 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,101 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,642 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 21 Jun 2011 34,801 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 YZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

WG08 YZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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