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WJ08 PPZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 PPZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 105,069 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,560 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,976 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 88,072 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 88,072 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,482 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,482 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,950 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,087 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,429 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,458 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,405 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 42,824 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,217 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,217 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,967 miles

unable to open tailgate but secured shut

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 PPZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PPZ, 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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WJ08 PPZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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