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NC57 VUX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 96,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,158 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foglight inoperative

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,284 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 84,087 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 80,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,691 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 78,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,992 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,656 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 43,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,632 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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NC57 VUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC57 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

NC57 VUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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