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NH08 XZL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 XZL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,657 miles

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

Nearside steering rack end worn

Offside steering rack end worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 122,657 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside steering rack end worn

Offside steering rack end worn

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,278 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 120,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,295 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,295 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake has some travel advise clean and adjust

Pass 12 Jun 2017 110,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,719 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,507 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE TREAD EDGES

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,849 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 XZL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

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