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DA57 XJU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 XJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,233 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Fail 31 Jul 2023 101,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 96,546 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 96,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 89,965 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,989 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 82,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,126 miles

205 tyres on front and 195 tyres on rear

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,537 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,402 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,402 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,127 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,082 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer cracking open

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,521 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 XJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

DA57 XJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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