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WJ08 NYU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 NYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 105,522 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 85,790 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 85,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,921 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 73,920 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,083 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 64,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 62,254 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover slightly deterioated

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slightly perished

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

exhaust flexi slightly deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 52,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting on inner sidewall and worn out of shape poor condition....... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Adv wheel alignment due to both front tyres worn on inner track.......

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside rear tyre getting worn low to limits 3.5mm-4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split and leaking........ (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads getting worn low........ (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded and worn.... (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,565 miles

Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded.....

Nearside Front Outer Adv nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor slight leak.....

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting worn low...... (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting worn...... (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 39,565 miles

Adv both rear brake discs getting corroded.....

Nearside Front Outer Adv nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor slight leak.....

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting worn low...... (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting worn...... (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,814 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,460 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 4 Mar 2011 9,834 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 NYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

WJ08 NYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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