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WK08 ZZE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,299 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,919 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 108,200 miles

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

PAS pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,262 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Some imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,567 miles

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

Exhaust flexi hose deteriorated

Minor cracking to rear tyre treads

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,567 miles

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

Exhaust flexi hose deteriorated

Minor cracking to rear tyre treads

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 96,018 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Front brakes have ridge of corrosion on edges

Minor cracking to rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 89,079 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))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,903 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,026 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,863 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 39,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,347 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 ZZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

WK08 ZZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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