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NJ08 ZVN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,375 mi
Last recorded136,375 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 ZVN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,375 miles

Exhaust noisy noisier than similar vehicle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 136,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side lamp on brake lamp not working (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy noisier than similar vehicle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 129,976 miles

Exhaust noisy similar vehicle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front both front wheel acrhes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 121,811 miles

Exhaust noisy noisier than similar vehicle fitted with standard silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,660 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened x 2 front and x 2 rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lance is missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 115,659 miles

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

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

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened x 2 front and x 2 rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lance is missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,493 miles

offside and nearside outer sills in jacking point areas damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,493 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills in jacking point areas damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,640 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 95,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,675 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Sidewall Split

Fail 28 Mar 2016 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Track Rod End/Steering Arm - Lock Nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Sidewall Split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,330 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 48,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 48,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,254 miles

all discs rough

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,878 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 32,671 miles

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

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 ZVN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ08 ZVN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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