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DY08 NLF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 52,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2023 52,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,946 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 50,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,156 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 47,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 41,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 38,967 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 38,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,370 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 34,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2015 34,349 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,221 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Fail 19 Nov 2014 30,221 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,386 miles

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

Nearside washer jet poor.

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,728 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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DY08 NLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY08 NLF, 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 DY08 NLF registered?

DY08 NLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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