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WG08 YZZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YZZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 131,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs has surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On centre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil sump starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust silencer has surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Oct 2023 125,428 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs has surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On centre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil sump starting to corrode.

Rear Exhaust silencer has surface corrosion.

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 121,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,716 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,620 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 114,620 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,855 miles

engine sump leaking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 102,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine sump leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,283 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,898 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,218 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,718 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,737 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 YZZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

WG08 YZZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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