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NM08 CBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 CBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,930 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 112,836 miles

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,099 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm (drumstick) has play at the inner joint

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,686 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2017 91,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened threads damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 77,724 miles

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

Offside Front droplink linkage sheared off still secured

Offside Front strut not located properly

Offside Rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,412 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wear in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Apr 2016 76,412 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wear in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside outer sill

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to offside outer sill

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 64,813 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to offside outer sill

Fail 1 May 2014 64,813 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 4 May 2013 57,109 miles

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

cosmetic damage to offside sill

Pass 3 May 2012 47,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

engine management light on.

epc light on.

Pass 4 May 2011 38,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside sill and door damaged

rear brake discs have slight pitting

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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NM08 CBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NM08 CBF, 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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NM08 CBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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