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DN08 OLM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,473 mi
Last recorded135,473 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 OLM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 135,448 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal Sinking To The Floor During Brake Test (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Centre Clamp Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox Outer Casing Heavily Corroded

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Section Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close & unevenly Worn Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 129,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,910 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,258 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 18 Jul 2016 82,755 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,441 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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DN08 OLM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN08 OLM, 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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DN08 OLM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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