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PL57 NWA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,096 mi
Last recorded95,096 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 NWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 95,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve/join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

exhaust rear silencer outer skin is deteriorating

front suspension arm rear bushes are perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2022 95,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 91,190 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,190 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,458 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 89,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 83,415 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges plus perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2017 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,915 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,039 miles

Audible "knock" from front suspension/steering

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,205 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 45,205 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,429 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 NWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NWA, 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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PL57 NWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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