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DS08 SRZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,490 mi
Last recorded89,490 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SRZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,539 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,657 miles

Front engine cover top

Front items romoved before test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 77,655 miles

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

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front engine cover top

Front items romoved before test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2015 67,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2013 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,350 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 SRZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

DS08 SRZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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