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NX08 PVE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 PVE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 94,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 94,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 91,818 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,475 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 89,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,521 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 82,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 75,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Offside Rear worn down uneven

damage to front number plate

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 75,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Offside Rear worn down uneven

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front number plate

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,618 miles

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

front numberplate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner wall plus serious cracks to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges, plus serious cracks to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner wall plus serious cracks to inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,174 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

front brake discs worn and corroded

front exhaust flexi joint corroded and minor leak ATTENTION SOON

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

service light on

Fail 18 Apr 2015 51,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

damage to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

front brake discs worn and corroded

front exhaust flexi joint corroded and minor leak ATTENTION SOON

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

service light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,036 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven and and badly age cracking just passed at time of test needs attention asap 7 years old

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

rear discs heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,800 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust trim removed for emissions test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust trim removed for emissions test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,837 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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NX08 PVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NX08 PVE, 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 NX08 PVE registered?

NX08 PVE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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