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WJ08 NRZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,800 mi
Last recorded56,800 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 56,800 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 56,800 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,835 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,215 miles

ball joint rubbers perishing many

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,366 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,046 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,306 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,840 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 NRZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

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

Is WJ08 NRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 NRZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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