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DG08 DHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 124,499 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 124,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 121,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant bottle empty

offside front wing damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2018 121,301 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coolant bottle empty

offside front wing damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,629 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 118,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,099 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 116,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,777 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 112,777 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 108,885 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 90,854 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,854 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 38,993 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 38,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

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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DG08 DHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG08 DHJ, 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 DG08 DHJ registered?

DG08 DHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is DG08 DHJ safe to buy?

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