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WJ08 UXN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,706 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroding away but not leaking gases

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,344 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 89,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake little effort

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 83,508 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 77,366 miles

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

Nearside washer pipe split

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,046 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,143 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 58,143 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UXN 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 71.4%.

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 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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ08 UXN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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