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DG08 XLK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner-side of the discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner-side of the discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,904 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 89,995 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,012 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 78,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,027 miles

corrosion in exhaust centre + rear sections

n/s/f tyre wearing on stepped inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge [195/55/15v]

Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in exhaust centre + rear sections

n/s/f tyre wearing on stepped inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge [195/55/15v]

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 65,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,386 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,560 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,633 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in offside rear shocker.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,633 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)

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight movement in offside rear shocker.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,828 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,597 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored on inner face.

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 XLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

DG08 XLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 XLK safe to buy?

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