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DA57 EEF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,013 mi
Last recorded159,013 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 159,013 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 158,695 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front and offside front inner tie rods have play in steering rack end

Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,248 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play Both (2.2.B.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 137,550 miles

left rear parking brake binding

left rear parking brake slow on response compared to the right rear

osf cv gator split not allowing ingress of dirt

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 125,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,871 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,166 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 113,166 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,846 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,212 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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DA57 EEF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA57 EEF, 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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DA57 EEF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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