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DU08 FZE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,118 mi
Last recorded121,118 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 FZE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 121,118 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 121,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded condition

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,177 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded condition

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,220 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded condition

Fail 28 Mar 2023 111,220 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer corroded condition

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,391 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16/87W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust corroded condition

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,207 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

offside rear coil spring corroded condition

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

offside rear coil spring corroded condition

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,996 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside rear coil spring corroded condition

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 23 Mar 2018 73,489 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder stuck on windscreen

nearside rear seatbelt catch cover missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder stuck on windscreen

nearside rear seatbelt catch cover missing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 42,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot see inner rear brake pads properly without dismantling

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,320 miles

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

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 FZE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DU08 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

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