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DU08 FZS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,689 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 71,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,030 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,962 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 61,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,219 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,726 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 42,940 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2014 28,356 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,217 miles

EPS light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,772 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 FZS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

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

Is DU08 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 FZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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