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NH08 OLW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,116 mi
Last recorded113,116 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,116 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Shocker top mounting binding under load, impairing direction stability (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,990 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 98,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,937 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,862 miles

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre close to limits

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,309 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,306 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,804 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,393 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

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 OLW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 NH08 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

NH08 OLW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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