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DG08 NHB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split around inner side wall 205/45X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,774 miles

BACK BOX SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BACK BOX SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,425 miles

exhaust back box 1st layer corroded (no leak)

Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box 1st layer corroded (no leak)

Pass 7 Mar 2020 71,417 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 71,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,142 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 66,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel caliper (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear silencer outer skin requires attn/ rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking all over

both front tyres have light cracking on tread

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rusting

n/s/r brake slightly tight

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,610 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight rubber damage on outside wall

rear brake pads sticking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,578 miles

rear brake pads sticking

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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DG08 NHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DG08 NHB, 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 DG08 NHB registered?

DG08 NHB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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