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NC57 URE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,960 mi
Last recorded167,960 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 URE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 167,960 miles

near side front lower suspension arm bolt looks to have been moved to off side front suspension arm . bolts looks very short compared to other side. Suspension arm is secure but short bolt should be replaced

off side rear seat base insecure

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2019 167,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn see chalk mark (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side rear seat base insecure

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 153,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 153,060 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 144,531 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches to screen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 135,272 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 123,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,359 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 101,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,374 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 87,380 miles

Both rear tyres are misshaped

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NC57 URE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NC57 URE, 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 NC57 URE registered?

NC57 URE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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