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DL57 DYU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,871 mi
Last recorded130,871 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 DYU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 126,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 125,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2022 116,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2022 116,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 105,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,263 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,046 miles

Front Bumper Has Tie Clips Securing Parts Of It

Hand Brake Lever Slightly High

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable Rubber (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 81,046 miles

Front Bumper Has Tie Clips Securing Parts Of It

Hand Brake Lever Slightly High

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable Rubber (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 80,687 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper Insecure & Damaged (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Lamp Illuminates With Position Lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper Blade Insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil 205/45r16 and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 72,035 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mil 205/45r16 and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper is slightly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper is slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

offside rear tyre treads slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2013 43,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 DYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DYU, 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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DL57 DYU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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