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NJ08 WNY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including wishbones and struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 109,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including wishbones and struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 108,216 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs delaminating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 106,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 106,194 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sharp edges on wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 105,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have inner face wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing showing surface corrosion

Rear both rear dust disc covers showing corrosion

exhaust showing corroision on centre and back box

Fail 24 May 2023 105,387 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have inner face wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing showing surface corrosion

Rear both rear dust disc covers showing corrosion

exhaust showing corroision on centre and back box

Pass 17 May 2022 103,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 95,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 95,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 87,885 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 87,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 84,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,576 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,459 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,160 miles

ns/front tyre inner edge worn

os/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper grill broken

Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper grill broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,127 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,125 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,614 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,503 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 WNY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WNY, 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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NJ08 WNY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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