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WJ08 NPC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 131,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roll cage fitted to rear of vehicle

Sports exhaust fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 131,497 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roll cage fitted to rear of vehicle

Sports exhaust fitted

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,317 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2020 120,218 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,522 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front springs top locating mounts appear worn

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust central sleeve badly coroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,094 miles

brake pedal travel, possibly due to new brakes fitted front and rear and still bedding in.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,648 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,727 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 10 Feb 2011 37,883 miles

Front discs lipped.

Rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,883 miles

Front discs lipped.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs corroded

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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WJ08 NPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WJ08 NPC, 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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WJ08 NPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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