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NU08 XRS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XRS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,591 miles

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

Front lowered springs coming out of seat when at full travel but reseating correctly when dropped back down

Offside Front fog light not working

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 78,587 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam bulb not fitted in reflector so no output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell area (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Front lowered springs coming out of seat when at full travel but reseating correctly when dropped back down

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,362 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,248 miles

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

both rear brake calipers not returning fully when hand brake in the off position

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,515 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,561 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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 XRS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU08 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

NU08 XRS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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