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NV08 XAP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,768 mi
Last recorded104,768 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,768 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,131 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 93,130 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,951 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 77,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp/sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads signs of heat build up

Fail 31 May 2018 71,568 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp/sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads signs of heat build up

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,557 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,703 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (205/45r16) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,936 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,297 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre close to limit+cracking in tread

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on exhaust back box [outer skin ]

Fail 16 Jun 2012 16,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion on exhaust back box [outer skin ]

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,875 miles

judder on o/s/f brake

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 XAP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XAP, 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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NV08 XAP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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