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WP08 ARU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,221 mi
Last recorded117,221 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ARU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 117,221 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 117,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 115,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 115,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust central clamp very loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tail exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2023 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,631 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2022 102,610 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check alignment (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre and inside out fitting (5.2.3 (l))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,835 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,978 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 83,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,732 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,588 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 41,857 miles

HEADLAMPS; lenses pitted, light output marginaly effected

REAR WIPER BLADE; poor working condition

Fail 17 May 2016 41,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT'S (8.2.2)

HEADLAMPS; lenses pitted, light output marginaly effected

REAR WIPER BLADE; poor working condition

Pass 19 May 2015 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 36,274 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 32,548 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 32,538 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 29,140 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 21,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 21,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WP08 ARU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WP08 ARU, 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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WP08 ARU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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