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DE08 CTV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

236,893 mi
Last recorded236,893 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 236,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 232,098 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 223,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2024 223,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2023 213,456 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 May 2023 213,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor not reading (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

handbrake cable needs some adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2022 200,863 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 May 2022 200,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2021 188,764 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2020 177,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2019 165,342 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2019 165,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2018 153,565 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 26 May 2018 153,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres worn.

N/S Number plate lamp missing.

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

N/S/R Tyre split on inner side wall.

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2017 142,271 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side walls.

O/S of windscreen marked.

Fail 19 May 2017 142,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side walls.

O/S of windscreen marked.

Pass 19 May 2016 131,279 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

puncture to o/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,763 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 27 May 2015 120,761 miles

Offside Outer Front 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 tyre worn badly on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 28 May 2014 107,855 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 107,802 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 94,890 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 94,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 64,813 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,476 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 CTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE08 CTV, 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 DE08 CTV registered?

DE08 CTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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