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NH57 OUW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,772 mi
Last recorded117,772 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 OUW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 117,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,671 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 103,488 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 103,488 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 101,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear BRAKES NOISEY

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 91,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,502 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 80,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel starting to grabb

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,743 miles

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

nearside rear wheel starting to grabb

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,686 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheels grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,449 miles

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low 3mm

Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on edges

nearside rear tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,426 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

washer bottle frozen

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 OUW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NH57 OUW, 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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NH57 OUW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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