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HY08 NZW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,351 mi
Last recorded167,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 167,351 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 162,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 156,862 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 156,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 151,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 141,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,322 miles

offside front lower sill damaged

offside rear wheel inner rim has flat spot

oil leak at sump bung

rear exhaust corroded,outer skin splitting

slight judder front & rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,322 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front lower sill damaged

offside rear wheel inner rim has flat spot

oil leak at sump bung

rear exhaust corroded,outer skin splitting

slight judder front & rear brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,790 miles

front brake pads wearing low-recheck 2-3000 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished,splitting

judder offside front brake

offside rear wheel inner rim dented/flat spot causing tyre to run out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,790 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low-recheck 2-3000 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perished,splitting

judder offside front brake

offside rear wheel inner rim dented/flat spot causing tyre to run out of shape

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,075 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 NZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

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

Is HY08 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 NZW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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