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PL57 NVT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,778 mi
Last recorded152,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 NVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 152,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 149,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,152 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbing against brake pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 128,935 miles

Nearside front seat belt buccle slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,935 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front seat belt buccle slightly damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 113,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s/front rear W/bones bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end to rack (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 84,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all pads (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s/front rear W/bones bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod end to rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 71,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front offside front nearside rear offside rear tyres worn /feathered on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front offside front nearside rear offside rear tyres worn /feathered on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,913 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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PL57 NVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL57 NVT, 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 PL57 NVT registered?

PL57 NVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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