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WP08 XBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,996 mi
Last recorded112,996 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 XBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 112,996 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 112,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,517 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 108,517 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,154 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED

COOLANT LOW

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,794 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 80,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 80,693 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,653 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,461 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 XBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

WP08 XBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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