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DS08 CTF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CTF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,309 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 92,309 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre front box leaking excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer side bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

service light on due to service required

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,283 miles

center exhaust leak, flexi deteriorated, exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

center exhaust leak, flexi deteriorated, exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,136 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,445 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

rear brakes slightly binding when turning by hand

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,422 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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DS08 CTF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DS08 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

DS08 CTF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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