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NG08 WMV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 WMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,261 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,260 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,503 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,146 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 82,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 82,313 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,281 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2017 69,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve at join excessively corroded & insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,838 miles

clamp at centre exhaust joint corroded away

Fail 26 Mar 2016 62,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

clamp at centre exhaust joint corroded away

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,686 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,686 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2014 49,050 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2014 49,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 45,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 27,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NG08 WMV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NG08 WMV, 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 NG08 WMV registered?

NG08 WMV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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