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DA57 XJG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XJG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 96,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 96,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,693 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,972 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush x2 (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,170 miles

both front brake discs look worn

nearside of rear bumper has come adift due to damage

Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake discs look worn

nearside of rear bumper has come adift due to damage

Pass 30 Jul 2013 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,098 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 30,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,960 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 XJG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA57 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

DA57 XJG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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