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WJ08 NYP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,935 mi
Last recorded116,935 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 113,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 105,266 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long spongy brake pedal

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting a little low on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,312 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 80,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 80,294 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,342 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 71,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,995 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm plus slightly perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,615 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 37,615 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,177 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 35,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,396 miles

Minor oil leak at sump.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 20,082 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 16,124 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,651 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 NYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 NYP, 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 NYP registered?

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

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