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WJ08 NPY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,499 mi
Last recorded168,499 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 168,499 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 168,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 155,896 miles

center exhaust sleeve blowing

nearside front wheel arch liner loose

rear axle rusty at spring mounts

rear exhaust box baffles loose and slight blows

Fail 21 Aug 2020 155,896 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

center exhaust sleeve blowing

nearside front wheel arch liner loose

rear axle rusty at spring mounts

rear exhaust box baffles loose and slight blows

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 146,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,473 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 118,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear both sides brake slightly tight

Pass 8 Aug 2016 101,622 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,987 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,738 miles

n/s and o/s/ f tyres low on tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,245 miles

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

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

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 NPY 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 66.7%.

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 NPY, 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 WJ08 NPY registered?

WJ08 NPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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