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RE08 NPY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,190 miles

Slight play steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,190 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,569 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 82,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/f tyre balding on side walls

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,577 miles

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RE08 NPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE08 NPY, 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 RE08 NPY registered?

RE08 NPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is RE08 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 NPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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