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WJ08 XXB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,295 mi
Last recorded128,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

car has underseal underneath

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

car has underseal underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,419 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 117,414 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,069 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 106,069 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 103,889 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,705 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 96,854 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Slight distortion to nearside headlamp aim

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 8 May 2017 96,854 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Slight distortion to nearside headlamp aim

Slight distortion to offside rear tyre

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 3 May 2016 90,074 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)

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Slight play to both inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 May 2015 82,437 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2015 82,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2014 73,053 miles

offside inner rear side light not working.

service light on.

slight play in the nearside inner steering arm.

Fail 13 May 2014 72,980 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs wearing thin.

offside inner rear side light not working.

service light on.

slight play in the nearside inner steering arm.

Fail 16 May 2013 62,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear low and have inner edgewear.

front inner brake pads starting to wear low, brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

slight inbalance from the front brakes.

Pass 16 May 2013 62,620 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low and have inner edgewear.

front inner brake pads starting to wear low, brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

slight inbalance from the front brakes.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,508 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,508 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,051 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 XXB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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