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DV08 KHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,624 mi
Last recorded128,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 128,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,320 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 125,845 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,844 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 124,380 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 123,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2022 123,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,123 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2021 121,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,136 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,136 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,945 miles

O/S/R SHOCK DAMP

Pass 5 May 2017 104,387 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 4 May 2017 104,380 miles

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 29 Mar 2016 85,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,729 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,302 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,302 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)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,147 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,821 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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DV08 KHL 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 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 DV08 KHL, 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 DV08 KHL registered?

DV08 KHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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