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WU08 ZDN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,365 mi
Last recorded104,365 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 ZDN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,365 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Slight travel on parking brake

Slightly low effort on the nearside rear parking brake

Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,365 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Slight travel on parking brake

Slightly low effort on the nearside rear parking brake

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 86,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,024 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,024 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,712 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,487 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 64,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 56,911 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2018 56,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2017 51,541 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 51,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,307 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 18 May 2016 45,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 19 May 2015 38,277 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 38,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,475 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 32,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 24,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,665 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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WU08 ZDN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU08 ZDN, 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 WU08 ZDN registered?

WU08 ZDN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WU08 ZDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ZDN shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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