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DA08 FZM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,671 mi
Last recorded83,671 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FZM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,671 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,670 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (insecure) - clamp/s missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14 81t goodyear efficient grip compact (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 74,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,251 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,251 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2011 33,606 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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DA08 FZM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA08 FZM, 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 DA08 FZM registered?

DA08 FZM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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