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WK57 VXU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,294 mi
Last recorded100,294 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 VXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 98,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 94,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust clamp weak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,734 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 79,603 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,135 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2-4mm & perished with age

Offside rear tyre 2-5mm & feathered/unevenely worn inner edge

Wipers smearing screen slightly - still clearing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,085 miles

Both front tyres 2-3mm.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,436 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,712 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,143 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 28,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,039 miles

ADVSIE FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT IN EDGES AND CRACKING.

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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WK57 VXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK57 VXU, 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 WK57 VXU registered?

WK57 VXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WK57 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 VXU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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