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WL08 AEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,735 mi
Last recorded222,735 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 AEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 222,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis leg has material covering

Nearside Front side light dull

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg has material covering

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 222,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis leg has material covering

Nearside Front side light dull

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg has material covering

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 200,480 miles

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 200,220 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 189,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 177,786 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 177,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 160,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 138,351 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,569 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,879 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,966 miles

n/s/r tyre mis-shaped

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WL08 AEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL08 AEU, 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 WL08 AEU registered?

WL08 AEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is WL08 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 AEU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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