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WK08 SLU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,574 mi
Last recorded147,574 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 SLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 147,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing slight body damage

Fail 25 Sep 2019 147,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached under wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer wing slight body damage

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,462 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 129,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay/under covers fitted

front pads starting to break up at edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 92,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,475 miles

both rear tyre split and out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,107 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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WK08 SLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WK08 SLU, 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 WK08 SLU registered?

WK08 SLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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