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WP08 GZW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,516 mi
Last recorded109,516 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 108,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 103,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from filter area

Fail 1 Jun 2022 103,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from filter area

Pass 26 May 2021 99,421 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 99,419 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 91,199 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake and parking brake low efficiency

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

Fail 31 May 2018 87,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake and parking brake low efficiency

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,684 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,684 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 55,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 55,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,485 miles

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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 GZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

WP08 GZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WP08 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 GZW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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