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WP08 XBM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 119,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2025 113,302 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 103,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,593 miles

rear tyres slight out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 75,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ns headlamp bulb holder worn

ns wiper poor

Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread , inner edge void (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread , inner edge void (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,648 miles

wipers slightly smeairng

Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,648 miles

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

wipers slightly smeairng

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2012 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,525 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,901 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 XBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP08 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

WP08 XBM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is WP08 XBM safe to buy?

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