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DA08 XXH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,986 mi
Last recorded113,986 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 113,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,745 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,741 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE INNER SIDE WALL SPLITING AND TREAD WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 90,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S/R HANDBRAKE LEVER MECHANISM NOT RETURNING ON CALIPER (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE INNER SIDE WALL SPLITING AND TREAD WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,128 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,626 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,955 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 43,850 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Road tested (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,433 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 36,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

o/s/f brake slight judder

Fail 29 Jun 2012 27,263 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner face

o/s/f brake slight judder

Pass 17 May 2011 23,114 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 XXH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

DA08 XXH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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