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NY08 HVH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,946 mi
Last recorded122,946 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 HVH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,946 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside + offside rear both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,476 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 60% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,453 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 113,449 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust major blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,342 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel filter has staining on outer case ,no leak at mot

Fail 17 Jul 2020 110,333 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking from brake switch on cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel filter has staining on outer case ,no leak at mot

Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,975 miles

Central tyre pressure monitoring light on

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

Offside Rear fuel filter staining but no leak

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front tyres close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excess blow at front, rear silencer excess corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,773 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,724 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,491 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,429 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front n/s rear tyres split/perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,773 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 HVH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NY08 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

NY08 HVH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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