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WP08 ASV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ASV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 127,892 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2021 126,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer wheel rim damaged

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

Nearside Rear nail in centre tyre tread

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 121,615 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cracks along tread, change when you can.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 107,898 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre splitting and wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre splitting and wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Securing pin for headlamp is missing, so had to use tissue to push lamp into place and focus

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,718 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,060 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

cuts in rear tyres outer sidewalls

slight play in n/s steering rack tierod

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,060 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

cuts in rear tyres outer sidewalls

slight play in n/s steering rack tierod

Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2013 55,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,967 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ASV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WP08 ASV, 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 WP08 ASV registered?

WP08 ASV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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