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NU08 WLO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,042 mi
Last recorded105,042 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WLO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 105,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

osf brake hose insecure

rear axle rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2024 99,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

non standard suspension fitted

rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,018 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 rear ()

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

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

Nearside wing corroded and taped up no sharp edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 65,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 59,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight power steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel filter corroding

rear handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Dec 2018 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight power steering rack pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel filter corroding

rear handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 52,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2015 44,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 44,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 42,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,055 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,451 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,678 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Dec 2011 31,507 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,507 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,517 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 WLO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

NU08 WLO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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