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WM57 JVF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 JVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 96,863 miles

Offside front fog not working

Both handbrake levers not resting on stops

Fail 16 May 2019 96,863 miles

Both handbrake levers not resting on stops

Offside front fog not working

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 82,886 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 82,788 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,229 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,687 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,586 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,371 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 27,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

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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WM57 JVF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WM57 JVF, 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 WM57 JVF registered?

WM57 JVF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is WM57 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 JVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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