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WP08 XBZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,274 mi
Last recorded151,274 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 XBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 151,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 151,274 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 143,772 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 143,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,757 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 88,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,891 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

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 XBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

WP08 XBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is WP08 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 XBZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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