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NC57 ZHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 ZHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,397 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 103,392 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre cracked.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 99,581 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi-joint split and corroded. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central exhaust silencer has hole. Leaking. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre cracked.

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 88,796 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,796 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,992 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,992 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,811 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,772 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover mount broken

Offside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover mount broken

Offside handbrake cable outer casing cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,003 miles

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 24 Jan 2014 48,102 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 48,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 33,282 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,190 miles

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

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 ZHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

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

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