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WL08 HAA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,182 mi
Last recorded166,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 166,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 156,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 154,090 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edges, and slightly perished within tread.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wearing on inner and outer edges, and slightly perished within tread.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across lower part of screen and up into zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 148,018 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield loose

o/s front wing rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2020 148,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heat shield loose

o/s front wing rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2019 139,573 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 139,518 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,732 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 126,730 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 109,504 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,305 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,305 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,324 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 HAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HAA, 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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WL08 HAA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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