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WX08 JWM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 JWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,767 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure not dangerous or sharp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust shield broke but not dangerous

Rear reversing light not working

Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure not dangerous or sharp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust shield broke but not dangerous

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,248 miles

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

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

Rear Reverse light not working.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,248 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested as major leak coming from exhaust flexy pipe. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak of exhaust gasses coming from exhaust flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Rear brakes excessively binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Reverse light not working.

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight brake bind evident

Pass 26 Feb 2018 74,188 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges worn - o/s/f close to showing threads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,188 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges worn - o/s/f close to showing threads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,376 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,896 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r passenger seats

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WX08 JWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

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

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