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NJ08 XAF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,844 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,844 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,510 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

Fail 17 Jan 2020 95,469 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 14 Oct 2018 90,752 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Fail 7 Oct 2018 90,670 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S/F steering arm has excessive play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,404 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,506 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,506 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,623 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN INN ER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,267 miles

N/S/F 3MM HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALLS

OIL JUST OVER MIN

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 XAF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

NJ08 XAF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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