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NM08 MWO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,696 mi
Last recorded146,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 MWO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 146,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 146,078 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 146,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 145,371 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 145,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 144,171 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 144,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 142,449 miles

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 140,512 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,370 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 139,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 128,660 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2019 128,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,074 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,931 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2016 86,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,631 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,278 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 MWO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MWO, 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 NM08 MWO registered?

NM08 MWO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is NM08 MWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 MWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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