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DF08 HVZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,938 mi
Last recorded99,938 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HVZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,938 miles

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

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blured and high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 centre exhaust clamps corroded and loose

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

damage to n/s/f sill and some corrosion

n/s mirror unit taped on

n/s parking brake effort low

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing broken

o/s mirror glass held on with tape

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,473 miles

exhaust back box corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,471 miles

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

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

emotions not tested

exhaust back box corroded

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,362 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine MIL light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

nearside front seat belt anchor casing missing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front coil spring possibly incorrect / top not quite seated correctly

offside front sill lip damaged

wipers slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2017 89,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside front seat belt anchor casing missing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine MIL light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside front coil spring possibly incorrect / top not quite seated correctly

offside front sill lip damaged

wipers slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,397 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,386 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,219 miles

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

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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DF08 HVZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DF08 HVZ, 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 DF08 HVZ registered?

DF08 HVZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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