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DG08 ZXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 142,167 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 142,144 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,796 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 131,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 131,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 118,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,963 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 108,963 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 100,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 94,648 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 94,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,869 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,376 miles

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall, no cords or ply exposed

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,736 miles

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

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 ZXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

DG08 ZXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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