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WV08 FSU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,036 mi
Last recorded131,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FSU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 131,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 106,746 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 85,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 69,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions may change due to exhaust

Pass 1 May 2019 51,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

underside steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,516 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 46,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread stepped inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,020 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 35,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,107 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,872 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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WV08 FSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WV08 FSU, 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 WV08 FSU registered?

WV08 FSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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