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DS08 STZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3 m

reverse light not working

sliht exhausr leak from flex

Fail 28 Oct 2019 108,386 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3 m

reverse light not working

sliht exhausr leak from flex

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-45-16-W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear heat shield insecure

engine management light on dash

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero wipers (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear heat shield insecure

engine management light on dash

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,507 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 89,879 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,544 miles

M.I.L ON AND E.P.C ON

REAR EXHAUST BOX CRACKING

Fail 4 Nov 2014 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

M.I.L ON AND E.P.C ON

REAR EXHAUST BOX CRACKING

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre shoulder wearing

rear exhaust back box deteiorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,254 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,751 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 STZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

DS08 STZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is DS08 STZ safe to buy?

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