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DK08 AOB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,166 mi
Last recorded140,166 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 AOB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 134,316 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH INCORRECTLY FITTED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 127,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH INCORRECTLY FITTED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXEL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 125,618 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,826 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,503 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,951 miles

both front suspension bushes split

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,951 miles

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

both front suspension bushes split

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside front tyre inner tread worn smooth

tracking due to front tye wear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,560 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,744 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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DK08 AOB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK08 AOB, 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 DK08 AOB registered?

DK08 AOB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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