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DN57 SZG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,990 mi
Last recorded140,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 SZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 140,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HAND BRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 140,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT LENS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HAND BRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES SHOCKER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 131,258 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,645 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 95,645 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 87,706 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,250 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 82,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 74,570 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge poss tracking req

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

Fail 10 Jun 2017 74,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge poss tracking req

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,028 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS IN CENTRE OF TREAD

SHARD OF METAL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,028 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle OFFSIDE REAR (6.2.B.1c)

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS IN CENTRE OF TREAD

SHARD OF METAL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,413 miles

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

bonnet pull / handle loose

rear shock absorbers sleeves adrift

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,771 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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DN57 SZG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN57 SZG, 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 DN57 SZG registered?

DN57 SZG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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