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NY08 HVC

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2026 131,289 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

coolant low

oil low

Pass 3 Aug 2024 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 109,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 105,707 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,879 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 87,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,655 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,459 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,634 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outer wall but not exposing cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not exposing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outer wall but not exposing cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not exposing cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front inner door handle stiff to open

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,661 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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NY08 HVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY08 HVC, 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 NY08 HVC registered?

NY08 HVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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