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DU08 OEG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,120 mi
Last recorded102,120 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OEG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 102,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 96,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 96,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,286 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 92,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroding and starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Slight play felt in inner steering rack arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre starting to age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,188 miles

Bodywork damage nearside front of vehicle

Front brake discs starting to wear/corode

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,187 miles

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

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

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

Bodywork damage nearside front of vehicle

Front brake discs starting to wear/corode

Nearside Rear Brake light starting to become dim nearside rear

Nearside and offside rear brake discs starting to corode

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

one of two nearside and offside rear sidelight not working 50 percent working

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion starting on rear brake discs

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber flange

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corosion starting on rear brake discs

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber flange

Fail 11 Oct 2013 49,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

O/S/R light lense broken

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades ?

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S/R light lense broken

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades ?

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,418 miles

Front brake discs showing wear

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,418 miles

Front brake discs showing wear

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,360 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)

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 OEG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

DU08 OEG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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