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DG08 XFA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,432 mi
Last recorded114,432 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 114,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 114,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 112,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 107,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,502 miles

General corrosion under car.

Low oil engine level.

Offside Rear Stop light started working!

Fail 10 Nov 2020 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under car.

Low oil engine level.

Offside Rear Stop light started working!

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder. ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 97,480 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav holder. ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,796 miles

Both steering rack gaiters have slight oil leak at clips!

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 90,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both steering rack gaiters have slight oil leak at clips!

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,569 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres bold inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres bold inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,290 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,290 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,973 miles

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,973 miles

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

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,985 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 XFA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

DG08 XFA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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