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WN08 YOW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,809 mi
Last recorded125,809 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 YOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

reverse lights are inoperative

Pass 27 May 2025 123,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse lights are inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2023 123,691 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,852 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,227 miles

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,225 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2019 105,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

font exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,516 miles

the exhaust flexible joint is in poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,516 miles

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

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

the exhaust flexible joint is in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,550 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,550 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 31,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,309 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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WN08 YOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WN08 YOW, 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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WN08 YOW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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