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DA57 EEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,224 mi
Last recorded158,224 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 158,224 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 158,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,767 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 135,697 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 124,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 110,662 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 110,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion and o/s/f pads close to limit both need replacing

n/s/f wishbone front bolt needs investigating due to wrong size / type

Pass 8 Jan 2011 63,057 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jan 2011 63,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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 EEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EEJ, 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 DA57 EEJ registered?

DA57 EEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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