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NU08 MFN

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,518 mi
Last recorded128,518 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,518 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

bonnet 2nd catch stiff

non standard exhaust & suspension fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 128,518 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated

bonnet 2nd catch stiff

non standard exhaust & suspension fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 128,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

mil light on

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 94,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,141 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,099 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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NU08 MFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

NU08 MFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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