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NU08 MFP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,722 mi
Last recorded125,722 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 MFP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section corroded - no external leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 117,307 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 117,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,623 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 95,726 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides+worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 88,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides+worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Connecting Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,406 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,130 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 63,130 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides outer faces (3.5.1i)

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,953 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 45,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,557 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs pitted

both rear tyres cracked in tread grooves

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 MFP 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 70%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

NU08 MFP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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