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DL57 DYF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,212 mi
Last recorded62,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 62,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 62,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 56,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,887 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,153 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,230 miles

under tray fitted covering components

Fail 18 Jan 2020 29,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,276 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 23 Jan 2018 25,496 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking on inner side walls

Pass 7 Jan 2017 24,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,338 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 23,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,184 miles

both front tyres have low tread depth and show wear on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,541 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 17,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DL57 DYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DL57 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL57 DYF registered?

DL57 DYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is DL57 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 DYF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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