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NH08 XZE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,521 mi
Last recorded112,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,521 miles

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

Travel on handbrake.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 112,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 97,811 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 94,375 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 94,371 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 94,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 92,735 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 92,734 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,200 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 76,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,761 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor weaping (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor weaping (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 70,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor weaping (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal gaitor weaping (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,402 miles

Exhaust support snapped

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

When tilted o/s/f seat does not always secure back into place and seat torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r outer lamp damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 55,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,375 miles

high level brake lamp dull

Pass 15 Dec 2012 40,893 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,076 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 XZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

NH08 XZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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