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WX08 JVA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,659 mi
Last recorded155,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 JVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 155,659 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Front end crash damaged

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner insecure

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Exessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2024 155,659 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Front end crash damaged

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper corner insecure

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Exessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2023 148,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measures at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 139,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 139,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 135,603 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2020 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2020 126,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking BACK OF CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,069 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,913 miles

NSR and OSR tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,665 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,907 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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WX08 JVA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WX08 JVA, 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 WX08 JVA registered?

WX08 JVA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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