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NM08 CBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,312 mi
Last recorded193,312 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 193,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 189,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 182,620 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 182,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 178,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 173,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 177,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 166,171 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 166,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,413 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 156,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 131,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 119,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,725 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,893 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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NM08 CBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM08 CBU, 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 NM08 CBU registered?

NM08 CBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is NM08 CBU safe to buy?

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