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WJ08 NSN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,271 mi
Last recorded107,271 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NSN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,606 miles

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

o/s front brake hose locating clip missing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2025 95,441 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Flexible brake hose not located in clip

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,898 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 86,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 67,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure engine ecu (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 57,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 51,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,689 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 15 Apr 2016 44,233 miles

Front disc lipped

Nearside Front seat belt returns slowly

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 44,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front disc lipped

Nearside Front seat belt returns slowly

Offside Front offside front shock dust cover insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,156 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes seperating

cracking to o/s/r tyre

front discs in poor condition

slight play both front arb link rods

Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,249 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 21,607 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,611 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 NSN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 NSN registered?

WJ08 NSN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is WJ08 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 NSN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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