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PL57 NVU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,660 mi
Last recorded152,660 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 NVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 152,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension kit fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Coolant leak expansion tank empty ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 146,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 146,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 139,889 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes cracking

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2024 139,889 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault temp repair (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes cracking

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,200 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,517 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Sport Suspension kit fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 110,320 miles

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 110,320 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,599 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 103,598 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 4 Jan 2018 96,524 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,041 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ofside rear tyre peished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,467 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,166 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 18,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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 NVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL57 NVU registered?

PL57 NVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is PL57 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 NVU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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