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WP08 XBX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 97,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,978 miles

Nearside door and sill have damage

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front fog lamps have water inside

Fail 4 Mar 2024 84,974 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction carplay screen and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside door and sill have damage

both front fog lamps have water inside

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,484 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 65,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,993 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,064 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 50,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed All tyres have split inner sidewalls. 215/40/17-87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator split ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,430 miles

Some bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Some bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 43,966 miles

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,768 miles

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

score mark on offside front outer face of disc

Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

score mark on offside front outer face of disc

Pass 11 Jul 2015 48,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes noisey in operation

slight corrosion nearside rear spring

slight corrosion offside rear spring

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,604 miles

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre sidewall

misting of oil on sump seal area

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,020 miles

NSR tyre perished

OSF brake disc scored

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

front wipers noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,489 miles

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

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

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 XBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow 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 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 XBX registered?

WP08 XBX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is WP08 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 XBX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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