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WD08 NKS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,356 mi
Last recorded113,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 NKS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,356 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,933 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake lever out of adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,248 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 106,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,933 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 73,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,822 miles

both front tyres wearing/ worn on inners edges

slight play in offside rack end ball joint

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,817 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing/ worn on inners edges

slight play in offside rack end ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,047 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,875 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,902 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)

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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WD08 NKS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WD08 NKS, 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 WD08 NKS registered?

WD08 NKS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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