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DG08 DJY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,182 mi
Last recorded99,182 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 DJY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 99,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2019 99,182 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wishbone rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Rear silencr poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 88,981 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,no cords visible

Rear silencr poor condition,not blowing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,906 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,524 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front flxi exhaust carroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,279 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front flxi exhaust carroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 57,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,359 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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DG08 DJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

DG08 DJY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 DJY safe to buy?

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