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NC08 YJN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 YJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 139,277 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2021 139,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,882 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,284 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 40,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,545 miles

n/s/f wheel binding on (minnor)

o/s/f wheel binding on (minnor)

o/s/r wheel binding on (minnor)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 33,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel binding on (minnor)

o/s/f wheel binding on (minnor)

o/s/r wheel binding on (minnor)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,456 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 20,417 miles

advise rear disks pitted

Fail 25 May 2011 20,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear disks pitted

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 YJN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC08 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

NC08 YJN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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