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NL08 BKX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,414 mi
Last recorded150,414 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,918 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front link boot slightly deteriorating

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back rest (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping greasing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front link boot slightly deteriorating

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,251 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks on tread area

Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,251 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks on tread area

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,197 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,447 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,281 miles

Rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,279 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,865 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have slight age related cracking

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,397 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 BKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL08 BKX, 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 NL08 BKX registered?

NL08 BKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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