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DF08 MKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 MKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,452 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded & flexy deteriorated

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/n/s (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage but ply/cords not exposed

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,452 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system slightly corroded & flexy deteriorated

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/n/s (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage but ply/cords not exposed

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper poor and split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to step on tread and has splits on inner sidewall, advise change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise change (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre spliting/cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat sheid loose and back box deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,602 miles

rear exhaust box corroded to outer skin only

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,595 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded to outer skin only

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,439 miles

rear exhaust outer skin some corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,377 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

slight blow from exhaust middle joint

Pass 11 Jan 2014 14,238 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin some corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,873 miles

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

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

exhaust centre braket getting corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,873 miles

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

exhaust centre braket getting corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,178 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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DF08 MKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

DF08 MKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is DF08 MKZ safe to buy?

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