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HY08 NZP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,927 mi
Last recorded97,927 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NZP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,927 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,132 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,131 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,471 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 91,471 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 85,507 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 3 Feb 2021 85,507 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating / on the limit (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 78,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating / on the limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 58,282 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,046 miles

195/55/15/85h pirelli

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

195/55/15/85h pirelli

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,704 miles

195/55/15/85v pirelli

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 rear tyre wearing out of shape

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,223 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,251 miles

long hand brake travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,312 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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HY08 NZP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HY08 NZP, 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 HY08 NZP registered?

HY08 NZP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 NZP safe to buy?

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