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MM57 NWS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 NWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,934 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))

corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,030 miles

Movement in front arm rear bushes under braking

Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,680 miles

Movement in front arm rear bushes under braking

Pass 30 Jan 2023 78,460 miles

Movement in front arm rear bushes under braking

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight movement In front suspension arm bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight movement In front suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,014 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,863 miles

Brake pipe ferules corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,257 miles

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,396 miles

Rear 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,706 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,950 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 wall cut

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,115 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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MM57 NWS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MM57 NWS, 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 MM57 NWS registered?

MM57 NWS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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