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NJ08 ZVH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 79,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,496 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,017 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,635 miles

nsr brake hanging on slightly

rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Rear rear brakediscs wearing/ corroding

both rear tyres perishing + worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,383 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brakediscs corroding on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,383 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brakediscs corroding on edges

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brakedisc inner faces corroding on edges

osr brake hanging on slightly

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brakedisc inner faces corroding on edges

osr brake hanging on slightly

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,638 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2012 15,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,718 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 ZVH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

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

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