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WP08 AUV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,779 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,862 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,590 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear back box detoriated

Rear both brakes slightly binding

exhaust flexi detoriated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,228 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,965 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

check engine light is on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

rear silencer + exhaust corrosion deteriorated

rear tyres tread depth low 2.5 to 3mm

Pass 22 May 2014 38,879 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushs spliting

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2014 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushs spliting

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiperblades smearing windscreen

offside rear tyre over 5 years old (205 45 16w)

Pass 23 May 2012 19,198 miles

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

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 13,780 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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WP08 AUV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP08 AUV, 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 AUV registered?

WP08 AUV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is WP08 AUV safe to buy?

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