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NV08 HJE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 HJE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,013 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,013 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,864 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

Fail 17 Jan 2020 90,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front under tray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,562 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,005 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,005 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,200 miles

Front flat wiper blades a little smeary

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

Nearside Rear indicator light , temperately stopped working during mot test

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,200 miles

Front flat wiper blades a little smeary

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear indicator light , temperately stopped working during mot test

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,986 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 60,986 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,429 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,410 miles

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

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

Seondary Bonnet Catch Defective

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,410 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seondary Bonnet Catch Defective

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,462 miles

front brake pads low

phone holder on front screen

Pass 23 May 2011 28,495 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 28,495 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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NV08 HJE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV08 HJE, 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 NV08 HJE registered?

NV08 HJE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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