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DU08 FZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,038 mi
Last recorded105,038 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,452 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 97,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55R15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 79,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,391 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 63,747 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,000 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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DU08 FZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU08 FZC, 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 DU08 FZC registered?

DU08 FZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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