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NM08 MOV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 MOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 May 2026 72,883 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2025 66,037 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror excessively damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation fitted the wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 59,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 56,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,169 miles

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Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))

both front upper antiroll bar links upper dust covers deteriorated

covers fitted obstructing view

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,189 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre outer sidewall

Offside Rear cracks in outer tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2020 44,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,333 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper lever not returning (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,794 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 36,716 miles

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

Nearside Front b/pads fitted incorrecty

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

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

mid exhaust sleve broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,235 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 33,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 19,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,205 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 MOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 MOV, 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 MOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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