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WX08 JVE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,764 mi
Last recorded86,764 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 JVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi sleeve, noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 86,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi sleeve, noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,993 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,991 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Back box outer casing corroded

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,838 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,272 miles

Engine management light on

Front o/s bottom arm, rear bush poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

o/s/f drop link, slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,272 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front drop links, slight play

Engine management light on

Front o/s bottom arm, rear bush poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,318 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 43,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,490 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 37,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,473 miles

rear tyres low.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,536 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 JVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WX08 JVE, 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 WX08 JVE registered?

WX08 JVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is WX08 JVE safe to buy?

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