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D26 NLY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

146,877 mi
Last recorded146,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 NLY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 146,877 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 108,153 miles

All under trays / vehicle presented in wet conditions

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 137,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tie rod end slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tie rod end slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 119,253 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 80,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 80,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible High intensity discharge (HID) and light emitting diode (LED) bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible High intensity discharge (HID) and light emitting diode (LED) bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion x 4 discs

Fail 9 Feb 2022 108,247 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion x 4 discs

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,800 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,276 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 105,726 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,426 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,784 miles

exhaust clamp starting to crack

front discs badly corroded on inside

nsf tyre balding on inner edge

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

osf tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,035 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,585 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 15 Dec 2012 36,356 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 36,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,836 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 26,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 26,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,717 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 17,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,131 miles

under body protective covers fitted ( forward )

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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D26 NLY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 D26 NLY, 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 D26 NLY registered?

D26 NLY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for D26 NLY shows 38 tests with a 76.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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