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NH57 ZGW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,004 mi
Last recorded87,004 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 ZGW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 87,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side ? (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,633 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 83,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 73,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 73,105 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 63,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,177 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 Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,923 miles

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 12 Feb 2018 45,923 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,164 miles

Offside Front tyre slight worn inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from reservoir (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 37,164 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp bracket corroded (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slight worn inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from reservoir (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,290 miles

engine cover fitted

engine cover slight split

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,501 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 20,501 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 5,399 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 5,010 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 4,238 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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NH57 ZGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NH57 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

NH57 ZGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is NH57 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 ZGW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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