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DV08 KHU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,304 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 102,304 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 95,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 95,866 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,345 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,742 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met legal requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,730 miles

Nearside inner rack arm

under tray damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside inner rack arm

under tray damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2021 73,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 69,121 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2020 69,121 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,518 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 60,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2018 54,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 47,012 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 47,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,615 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels require tracking

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,474 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,618 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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DV08 KHU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV08 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

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

Is DV08 KHU safe to buy?

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