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NU08 MFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 136,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 136,840 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 109,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 21 May 2022 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in board lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exahaust silenser box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inboard / side lamp / one lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower suspension wishbone nearside and offside rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,656 miles

Nearside Rear slight surface damage to outer side tyre wall

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,681 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 17 Jan 2014 72,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,711 miles

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NU08 MFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU08 MFE, 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 NU08 MFE registered?

NU08 MFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 MFE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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