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SB08 NTO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 NTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 133,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,760 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)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,197 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,197 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,719 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,868 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 46,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 44,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SB08 NTO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB08 NTO, 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 SB08 NTO registered?

SB08 NTO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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