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WV08 HTJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper quadrant to returning to stop

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 61,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear caliper quadrant to returning to stop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,448 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,665 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 50,807 miles

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre getting low and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,905 miles

front disc rusty

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,614 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 18,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,078 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 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WV08 HTJ, 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 WV08 HTJ registered?

WV08 HTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is WV08 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 HTJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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