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NC08 CVU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 CVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all brake discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

play in steering

Fail 15 Jul 2026 46,518 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all brake discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

play in steering

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake discs corroded

engine cover & undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

headlamps hazy

play in steering

underside corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 45,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 45,071 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 43,651 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 43,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 41,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 41,255 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,346 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 40,346 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 50-75% of disc face is corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing + deep splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 50-75% of disc face is corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,539 miles

Central Front wipers worn

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

Central Rear tyres signs of perishing

Central exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar minor play in ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2017 35,539 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Central Front wipers worn

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

Central Rear tyres signs of perishing

Central exhaust system general corrosion

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar minor play in ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,752 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,752 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,519 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 22,473 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

nearside front tyre bald on edges.

offside front tyre bald on edges.

rear seat belts not checked due to seat being full of owners belongings.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,473 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

nearside front tyre bald on edges.

offside front tyre bald on edges.

rear seat belts not checked due to seat being full of owners belongings.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 16,846 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,126 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 8,427 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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NC08 CVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 NC08 CVU, 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 NC08 CVU registered?

NC08 CVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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