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DA57 XJJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,429 mi
Last recorded104,429 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XJJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside loww (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,401 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,352 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve between front pipe and silencer corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,699 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 56,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,991 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,482 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 XJJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

DA57 XJJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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