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NV08 UBL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,327 mi
Last recorded188,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 188,327 miles

general under body corrosion (surface)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 173,987 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 173,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 167,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 156,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 150,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 140,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 126,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,019 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 118,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 110,421 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2017 98,675 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,925 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,271 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,271 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,680 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,761 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 UBL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

NV08 UBL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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