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DY08 NLR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,043 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 89,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 74,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 56,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 47,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,861 miles

nsr wheel binding

Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,648 miles

Squeeking/knocking noise coming from front end

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,869 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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DY08 NLR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

DY08 NLR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is DY08 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NLR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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