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DY08 TXO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,935 mi
Last recorded189,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TXO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 189,935 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under neath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 189,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under neath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 185,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 180,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 174,419 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 174,419 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 167,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 167,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 152,614 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 152,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear handbrake slightly grabbing/sticking

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear handbrake slightly grabbing/sticking

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,053 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,602 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split on end

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,597 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,817 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,834 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,888 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 TXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

DY08 TXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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