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NJ08 KPX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,721 mi
Last recorded143,721 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KPX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,721 miles

sills heavily welded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,932 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 127,931 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 121,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 115,700 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,161 miles

clutch pedal has high biting point

exhaust backbox hitting back axle but is still secure

nearside front side repeater lense missing

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 106,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Difficult to fully inspect due to how dirty underside vehicle/components are

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/backbox clamps (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal has high biting point

electric power steering pipes corroded at steering rack

exhaust backbox hitting back axle but is still secure

front discs slightly deteriorated inner fascia(s)

nearside front side repeater lense missing

nearside sill bent and damaged

no coolant in expansion bottle

offside rear caliper lever does not fully return(handbrake)

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear discs slightly deteriorated on inner fascia(s) and edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,193 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 73,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,267 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,267 miles

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

all brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise backbox corroded

advise rear brakes binding

front brake disc worn on inside

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,971 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KPX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 NJ08 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

NJ08 KPX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NJ08 KPX safe to buy?

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