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NV08 UBB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,990 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

heat shield loose

heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,072 miles

Front both sides tyres slightly perished

exhaust back box outer skin worn

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both sides tyres slightly perished

exhaust back box outer skin worn

surface rust on brake hoses ferrules

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,334 miles

exhaust rear section corroded but not blowing and adequately supported

Fail 13 Feb 2015 76,332 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rear section corroded but not blowing and adequately supported

Pass 31 May 2014 68,723 miles

Rear nearside brake disc slightly corroded.

Rear offside brake disc slightly corroded.

Fail 30 May 2014 68,710 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside brake disc slightly corroded.

Rear offside brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 30 May 2013 54,035 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 54,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 41,505 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 41,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,100 miles

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

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

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

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 UBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UBB, 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 UBB registered?

NV08 UBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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