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DE58 RZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,417 mi
Last recorded13,417 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 RZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,417 miles

FRONT PLASTIC INNER WHEEL ARCHES INSICURE

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Front radiator mounting broken

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,764 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

FRONT PLASTIC INNER WHEEL ARCHES INSICURE

Offside Front Front radiator mounting broken

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 124,563 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 119,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 119,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

front number plate damaged

handbrake high

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust center blowing from joint

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 84,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,225 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,996 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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DE58 RZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE58 RZU, 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 DE58 RZU registered?

DE58 RZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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