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WJ08 NRK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,497 mi
Last recorded124,497 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,497 miles

front lamps deteriorated

washers weak

Pass 4 Feb 2023 120,673 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 120,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 114,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,602 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 97,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,605 miles

Front Both brakes fluctuating

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre on1.6mm / perished / out of shape

Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both brakes fluctuating

Front Number plate damaged

Nearside Rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre on1.6mm / perished / out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,171 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2017 57,542 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,888 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers smear

Service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Service light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,809 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 49,788 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,522 miles

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)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,241 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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WJ08 NRK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

WJ08 NRK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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