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NL08 BJU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,826 mi
Last recorded87,826 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 BJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper not working

Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper not working

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,510 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,493 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,973 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,752 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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NL08 BJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL08 BJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL08 BJU registered?

NL08 BJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is NL08 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 BJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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