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DL57 DYH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,151 mi
Last recorded204,151 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DYH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 204,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 186,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

head lamp beam patterns weak

Fail 28 Jan 2022 186,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

head lamp beam patterns weak

Pass 29 Jan 2021 162,259 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack end

drivers side rear passenger door intermittent central locking fault

Fail 29 Jan 2021 162,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front slight play inner rack end

drivers side rear passenger door intermittent central locking fault

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play n/s inner rack end

Fail 31 Jan 2020 141,361 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play n/s inner rack end

Pass 25 Jan 2019 120,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,357 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,010 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,370 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 20,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,330 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,922 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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DL57 DYH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DL57 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

DL57 DYH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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