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DA08 OKP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OKP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 113,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 88,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,845 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracks in tread

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,423 miles

Axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the screen area

The front exhaust flexible section is deteriorating resulting in a slight leak and noise

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2018 65,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (split through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (split through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid to clear the screen area

The front exhaust flexible section is deteriorating resulting in a slight leak and noise

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,954 miles

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1,g)

Nearside Front wheel bearings not able to fully assess due to a binding wheel (2.5.A,2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4.G,2)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 58,954 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin (3.5.1,g)

Nearside Front wheel bearings not able to fully assess due to a binding wheel (2.5.A,2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush is splitting/deteriorating (2.4.G,2)

Offside Front windscreen washers have 50% which do not provide any liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear suspension spring extreme end is corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.62 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,668 miles

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is slightly deteriorated not result in movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is slightly deteriorated not result in movement at the time of the inspection

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 29%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 16 Jun 2015 44,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(1.1A.3b)The nearside rear position lamp(s) have 50%,which do not illuminate at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The nearside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is slightly deteriorated not result in movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension arm (rear) bush is slightly deteriorated not result in movement at the time of the inspection

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 29%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,214 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2012 24,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,277 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 OKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OKP, 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 OKP registered?

DA08 OKP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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