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WJ08 UXV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,871 mi
Last recorded61,871 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 UXV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 61,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 52,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 52,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,658 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front Both antiroll bar link dust cover perished

Rear Washer not working

Fail 20 Feb 2023 44,658 miles

Brake lever has very little reserve travel

Front Both antiroll bar link dust cover perished

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

Rear Washer not working

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 38,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,529 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open from inside also (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,253 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,488 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,532 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 22,189 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,088 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 16,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,155 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 UXV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

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

Is WJ08 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 UXV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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