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DG08 XFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,765 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,849 miles

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 24 Apr 2023 113,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,855 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

undercover / all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on edges

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,188 miles

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

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

damage to centre and n/s of screen, but not efecting view of road

different size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/r wheel steel, n/s/r wheel alloy

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to centre and n/s of screen, but not efecting view of road

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2016 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint deteriorating.

parking brake readings are 23% minimum for mot is 16%

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating.

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2016 74,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint deteriorating.

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

parking brake readings are 23% minimum for mot is 16%

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating.

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 68,444 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 68,444 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,985 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 54,957 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2012 54,957 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)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,083 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 XFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

DG08 XFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is DG08 XFE safe to buy?

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