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DA08 OJW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,791 mi
Last recorded105,791 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,791 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,524 miles

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

Fail 20 Jul 2022 98,522 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP PLUG

OIL LEVEL ON MIN

Pass 26 Jul 2021 89,977 miles

Front both windscreen washers poor pressure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread + perishing replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front both windscreen washers poor pressure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread + perishing replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,466 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,668 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,172 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,278 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,105 miles

rear washer in op

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,065 miles

rear brake discs heavilly corroded

rear screen washer in opperative

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake discs heavilly corroded

rear screen washer in opperative

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,837 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)

rear discs corroded causing high brake imbalance

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 OJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DA08 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

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

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