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NH08 DCX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 DCX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 94,015 miles

Emissions not tested excessive noxious fumes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached one suspension ball joint bolt to arm is broken. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake back plates are heavily corroded.(not structural)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened approaching limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear brake caliper lever is incorrectly set.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened approaching limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - approaching limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,245 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2020 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,205 miles

Nearside handbrake has low reading requires attention

Nearside rear wheel outer rim badly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake has low reading requires attention

Nearside rear wheel outer rim badly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,012 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

acc damage to ns

Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

acc damage to ns

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Park brake (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 66,255 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,234 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,234 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,506 miles

accident damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2012 51,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

accident damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2011 42,771 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 DCX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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