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DS08 SSX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,455 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 152,755 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 152,753 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,463 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure 1/4 (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,758 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box heat shied corroidid

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective light on (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside wing /door/quarter panel damaged

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under side

glow plug light flashing

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,625 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

N\S\R - Body damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

Fail 24 Mar 2018 48,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear body damage

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,784 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,987 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,106 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 SSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

DS08 SSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DS08 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 SSX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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