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WX57 VEB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,229 mi
Last recorded49,229 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 VEB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,229 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,757 miles

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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 42,716 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, inner rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,308 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 34,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,939 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 30,229 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 30,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 26,939 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 26,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,281 miles

front and rear tyres cracking around the outside walls.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,319 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 12,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,304 miles

all tyres heavily perrished

Fail 17 Jan 2013 12,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres heavily perrished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 10,052 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 10,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,669 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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WX57 VEB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WX57 VEB, 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 WX57 VEB registered?

WX57 VEB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is WX57 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX57 VEB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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