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DE08 XBS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,493 mi
Last recorded77,493 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XBS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,887 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,378 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,973 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking around circumference of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,705 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,354 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

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 XBS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

DE08 XBS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is DE08 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 XBS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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