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DE08 NVB

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 NVB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 142,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,846 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 140,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,292 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 135,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,220 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,220 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings exc nkocking on front susp (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,203 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front braes 15% out/balance

front/rear b/discs corroded

front/rear b/pads looking low

o/s n/s wishbone bushes split

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,508 miles

Front pipe slighty blowing

h/brake pulling uneven

rear silenser very corrded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,785 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s headlamp unit damp inside cover

Fail 20 Jul 2017 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant level low

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s headlamp unit damp inside cover

Pass 14 Jul 2016 833,150 miles

Offside exh repaired by welding and paste

Fail 12 Jul 2016 833,150 miles

Emissions not tested broken front pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven rears (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding rears (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,136 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers slightly worn

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,150 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2014 65,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,405 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,489 miles

coolant level below minimum

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,500 miles

spare wheel fitted to nsf

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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DE08 NVB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE08 NVB, 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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DE08 NVB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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