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NJ08 GXZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,462 mi
Last recorded149,462 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 GXZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-45-16wxl worn on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seats don't tip forward

Fail 25 Oct 2019 149,462 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-45-16wxl worn on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seats don't tip forward

Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,968 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 127,968 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 118,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,985 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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NJ08 GXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ08 GXZ, 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 NJ08 GXZ registered?

NJ08 GXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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