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DE08 UXL

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 90,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,886 miles

Foot brake has a lot of travel when carrying out the brake test on the rear brakes. May require repair or adjustment

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front suspension arm bushes at the rear of the arm are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 87,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Hole in the side of the rear silencer. MARKED YELLOW (8.2.1.1 (b))

Foot brake has a lot of travel when carrying out the brake test on the rear brakes. May require repair or adjustment

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front suspension arm bushes at the rear of the arm are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,006 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Section and Middle to Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (Deflecting When Braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,082 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,299 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 72,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front (exhaust) flexi pipe deteriorated leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2013 62,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front (exhaust) flexi pipe deteriorated leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,192 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,192 miles

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

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)

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 UXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

DE08 UXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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