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NV08 UBY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,719 mi
Last recorded144,719 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,719 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 144,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 141,955 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 141,950 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 125,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,054 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 107,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 102,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight exhaust leak at centre joint clamp

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight exhaust leak at centre joint clamp

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on indicating a fault with the engine

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,855 miles

rear reg plate slightly obscured by tow bar

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,374 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,955 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

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

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