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NV08 UBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,704 mi
Last recorded44,704 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,704 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not operating to let passengers out of rear

Fail 10 Jun 2019 44,704 miles

Exhaust system insecure center pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat not operating to let passengers out of rear

Pass 19 May 2018 36,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,057 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm of tread, offside front is worn badly on inner edge and nearside front is worn on inner edge

Front brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 May 2015 31,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 29,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2014 29,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs slightly worn, pitted or scored

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 23,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2012 20,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,309 miles

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 UBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NV08 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

NV08 UBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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