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DY08 EWF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 EWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,563 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 125,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged loose catching wheel (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed and loose catching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed loose catching wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot twisted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,421 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 108,421 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,830 miles

both front discs liped/worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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DY08 EWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY08 EWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 EWF registered?

DY08 EWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DY08 EWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 EWF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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