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WL08 GZY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GZY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,789 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,871 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 84,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,535 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 83,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,090 miles

Exhaust blowing at front section.

Play detected in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 78,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blowing at front section.

Play detected in nearside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 8 Feb 2020 76,201 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front shock absorber piston covers split

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 33,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,425 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 GZY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

WL08 GZY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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