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NH08 DBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,069 mi
Last recorded98,069 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,004 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 92,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak oil leak from front of engine ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 85,597 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak oil leak from front of engine ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,112 miles

Engine overheating. Radiator fan inoperative

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light cracking in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,967 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine overheating. Radiator fan inoperative

Oil leak ()

light cracking in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,550 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,399 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,915 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,196 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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NH08 DBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NH08 DBU, 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 NH08 DBU registered?

NH08 DBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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