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WL08 GZX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,535 mi
Last recorded141,535 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 141,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 122,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

r/h number plate lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Mar 2021 119,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

r/h number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,034 miles

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

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

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

l/h and r/h front tyres moderatly perrished

Fail 16 Mar 2020 117,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

l/h and r/h front tyres moderatly perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,605 miles

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

all four tyres perished in tread

park brake leaver close to max travel

Fail 5 Mar 2019 112,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repetor (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all four tyres perished in tread

park brake leaver close to max travel

Pass 17 Mar 2018 108,242 miles

r/h/r park brake cable poor

Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,310 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,630 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 63,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,375 miles

both front tyres slight splits inner sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,154 miles

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

offside front foglight glass broken

Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,055 miles

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

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

offside front foglight glass broken

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 GZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

WL08 GZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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