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PY08 NGX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NGX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 132,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,758 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 125,699 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,546 miles

Brake servo pipe starting to split

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake servo pipe starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 109,517 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,281 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 103,281 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,561 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,574 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,574 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,599 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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PY08 NGX 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 PY08 NGX, 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 PY08 NGX registered?

PY08 NGX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is PY08 NGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 NGX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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