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FT08 NKX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 NKX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,679 miles

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

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

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

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes worn

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhuast system & mounts corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,389 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (part of exhaust system is corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 113,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (part of exhaust system is corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,783 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,155 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wipers smearing screen

sump corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 79,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wipers smearing screen

sump corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 59,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 59,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Likley to fall of, causing danger to other road users (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre, wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriated but not exposing cords and/or failure of its structure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 54,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 54,053 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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FT08 NKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FT08 NKX, 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 FT08 NKX registered?

FT08 NKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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