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NH08 UZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 UZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,291 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,950 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tie rod has slight amount of play

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,409 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged.

Offside rear wheel rim damaged.

Rear tyres wearing low.

Slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front wheel rim damaged.

Nearside tyres wearing close to limit.

Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Slight wear in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,269 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,269 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,446 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front side light flickering

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not down to cords or ply

rear silencer outer shell deteriorating

secondary bonnet catch slightly sized

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front side light flickering

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not down to cords or ply

rear silencer outer shell deteriorating

secondary bonnet catch slightly sized

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,467 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

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 UZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

NH08 UZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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