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DA08 HZV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 152,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 143,749 miles

all brake disc have corroded surfaces

Fail 2 Sep 2021 143,741 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective no servo assistance on 2nd application with engine running (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake disc have corroded surfaces

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 141,055 miles

Exhaust system insecure center clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 131,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 114,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,759 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 86,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 68,469 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,494 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes are binding slightly

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,238 miles

all four tyres are worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,772 miles

slight corrosion to surface area of both rear brake discs

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 HZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

DA08 HZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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