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WL08 DXT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,595 mi
Last recorded165,595 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 165,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 165,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 148,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 148,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 139,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,825 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres right on legal limits (recommend attention)

exhaust backbox outer skin getting corroded

slight play in both front inner steering arms

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,553 miles

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

o s r tyre on 3mm

slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush been fitted wrong (2.5.A.1c)

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

o s r tyre on 3mm

slight play in both front rack arms

Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,653 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,277 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2012 53,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2011 39,124 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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WL08 DXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL08 DXT, 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 WL08 DXT registered?

WL08 DXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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