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DG08 XFH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 38,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,522 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 29,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 29,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 22,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 22,281 miles

N/s and o/s front wings corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s and n/s boots slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,774 miles

nearside and offside outer front wings corroded but no holes causing sharp edges at moment

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,711 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,139 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 20,138 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, tyre cracking also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,647 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 15,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 13,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 12,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,162 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 XFH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

DG08 XFH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 XFH safe to buy?

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