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DY08 NLD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,923 mi
Last recorded178,923 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NLD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 178,923 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 173,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 173,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 167,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,114 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 156,846 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

N/s front wheel arch liner misplaced

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,943 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,943 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Smell of exhaust fumes at front of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Smell of exhaust fumes at front of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R brake slightly grabbing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,854 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,652 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,516 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NLD, 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

How do I check the history of DY08 NLD?

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What year was DY08 NLD registered?

DY08 NLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is DY08 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NLD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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