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WV08 HTL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,656 mi
Last recorded96,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 91,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 85,162 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front brakes have a minor imbalance

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,530 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

minor leak from exhust flexi pipe

Fail 25 Jan 2017 82,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

minor leak from exhust flexi pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 65,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,880 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 37,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,638 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,658 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 28,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WV08 HTL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

WV08 HTL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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