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DU58 HFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,965 mi
Last recorded114,965 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 HFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 114,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,749 miles

Clutch unit may need attention soon .

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 108,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,695 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,353 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 72,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 60,860 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 60,860 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,891 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,831 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,044 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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DU58 HFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DU58 HFE, 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 DU58 HFE registered?

DU58 HFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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