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WL57 JXO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 JXO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 112,488 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,194 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre bald from the inner shoulder + (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front fog lamp glass broken

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 93,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear facing) bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre bald from the inner shoulder + (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front fog lamp glass broken

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs scorded

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp glass broken

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs scorded

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on nearside front and offside front suspension arm rear facing bushes deteriorating

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod joint

strong advise on cut(s) on nearside front inner tyre wall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jan 2012 57,255 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake disc worn

cam belt due

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,255 miles

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

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

both front brake disc worn

cam belt due

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,990 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 39,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 JXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WL57 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

WL57 JXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is WL57 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 JXO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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