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DA08 XXP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 XXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,102 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 109,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 105,368 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 99,613 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Pad Damaged (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 86,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,025 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL SECTION JOINT AREA (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm LIMIT 1.6mm ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AND IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Upper EXHAUST SECTION UPPER HEAT SHIELD DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort PARK BRAKE (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL SECTION JOINT AREA (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm LIMIT 1.6mm ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK AND IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Upper EXHAUST SECTION UPPER HEAT SHIELD DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 1.6mm BALD ON INNER EDGE ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,486 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 48,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,030 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear washer innoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

off side front tyre devoid of tread at the inner edge

off side front tyre has multiple impact damage but no exposed cord or bulging

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear washer innoperative

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 XXP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

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

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