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WL57 EBM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 EBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 64,865 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 64,855 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))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 62,042 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 62,042 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,979 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion on under side

off side near side front tie arms track rod to rack slight play

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,187 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,478 miles

brake pipes undersealed

front brake discs worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,917 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,056 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 34,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 16,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,966 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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WL57 EBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WL57 EBM, 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 WL57 EBM registered?

WL57 EBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is WL57 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 EBM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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