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DS08 CSY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,786 mi
Last recorded65,786 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CSY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 65,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,706 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 63,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,395 miles

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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,963 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 46,905 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 46,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure battery lead (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 43,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,354 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 30,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,934 miles

Offside and Nearside front Tyres are worn close to the Legal limit.

Offside and Nearside headlamps have condensation inside.(Not affecting the Beam pattern).

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,934 miles

Offside and Nearside front Tyres are worn close to the Legal limit.

Offside and Nearside headlamps have condensation inside.(Not affecting the Beam pattern).

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,611 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge has slight wear

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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DS08 CSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS08 CSY, 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 DS08 CSY registered?

DS08 CSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is DS08 CSY safe to buy?

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