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SO08 NPY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,072 mi
Last recorded63,072 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 NPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,110 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 60,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

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

tail gate does not open

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,059 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sweat (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sweat (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,750 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes sticky

o/s/r brake sticky

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,970 miles

small tear in offside front wiper blade rubber / just starting to smear

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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SO08 NPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SO08 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 SO08 NPY registered?

SO08 NPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is SO08 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 NPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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