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DE08 CMO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to perform full inspection on brake lines and fuel lines due to undershields fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 117,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to perform full inspection on brake lines and fuel lines due to undershields fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2023 110,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 110,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,380 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,368 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,618 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,221 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,282 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,204 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,729 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,041 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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DE08 CMO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DE08 CMO, 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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DE08 CMO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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