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DG08 NHV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,267 mi
Last recorded154,267 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 154,267 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 154,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2022 146,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing notchy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 146,260 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing notchy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,659 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 11 Jan 2021 142,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2019 132,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre bald on edge

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 99,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre bald on edge

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 90,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted to car

Fail 9 Dec 2016 90,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted to car

Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,439 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 81,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 72,884 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre cut in side wall and cracks in edge of tread

slight binding on rear wheels

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,164 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 59,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,938 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,557 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 NHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 NHV registered?

DG08 NHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 March 2008.

Is DG08 NHV safe to buy?

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