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WM57 NXC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 NXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,874 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,270 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 79,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads are starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,202 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on there inner treads

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,456 miles

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

silencer outer skin rusted badly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 58,625 miles

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted to adult seat belt unable to check adult seat belt

Fail 13 Feb 2016 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted to adult seat belt unable to check adult seat belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,892 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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WM57 NXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WM57 NXC, 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 WM57 NXC registered?

WM57 NXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is WM57 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 NXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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