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DL57 DYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 126,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 126,503 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,956 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support not attached

Fail 25 Jan 2022 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust support not attached

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,425 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 105,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,220 miles

both rear shock dust covers deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,594 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,354 miles

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust system in general is coroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f seat folding lever missing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,383 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,104 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,703 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from flexi joint

o\s\r shock absorber dust cover adrift

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,774 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYG, 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 DL57 DYG registered?

DL57 DYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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