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NC08 HSJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 HSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,241 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 97,202 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently safety catch defective (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,243 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,583 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 83,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,880 miles

parking brake slight travel

Fail 1 Aug 2017 72,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking brake slight travel

Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,781 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,363 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,082 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,766 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 30,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 HSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

NC08 HSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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