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DA08 OKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Feb 2026 116,525 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Feb 2025 109,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 109,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 82,207 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides n/s/f and o/s/f

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 70,005 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 70,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. DIFFRENT RIM FINISHED (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. STEEL RIM FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 68,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,311 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 62,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,055 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,816 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 37,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/side rear tyre starting to perish between tread

Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 29,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,499 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 20,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,873 miles

Hand brake lever travels near to stop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RR washer inop

Slight pherishing to tyres 215/40 R17

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,873 miles

Hand brake lever travels near to stop

RR washer inop

Slight pherishing to tyres 215/40 R17

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 OKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OKZ, 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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DA08 OKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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