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NV08 UBT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,755 mi
Last recorded148,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 148,755 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 132,901 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Excessively Corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 132,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Excessively Corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 117,555 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,136 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 101,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 85,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 85,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low 205/45/16w

rear exhaust box corroded, also the front flexi section is splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low 205/45/16w

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded, also the front flexi section is splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,472 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 50,472 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Air Fresheners (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,366 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Fail 6 Jun 2014 26,366 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 13 May 2013 17,676 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges & Starting To Split Up On Tread Pattern

Fail 13 May 2013 17,676 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges & Starting To Split Up On Tread Pattern

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 9,378 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 UBT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

NV08 UBT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is NV08 UBT safe to buy?

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