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NM08 ZMU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,155 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,124 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,973 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,999 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 109,986 miles

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

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

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 23 Sep 2020 108,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,469 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake just pasted mot requiments

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 100,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,551 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,636 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,145 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,950 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 ZMU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

NM08 ZMU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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