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NH57 EMF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 EMF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 107,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 103,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 98,764 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 83,255 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak NOT TESTED DUE TOO LEAK (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI BROKEN (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 81,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Fail 18 Jan 2023 81,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp Inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Fail 17 Jan 2022 74,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp Inoperative (Pre: 1 September 2009)

Pass 10 Jan 2021 69,195 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,874 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,093 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,331 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 45,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,741 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 38,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2013 38,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,969 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,969 miles

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

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

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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NH57 EMF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NH57 EMF, 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 NH57 EMF registered?

NH57 EMF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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