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DY08 TXT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,075 mi
Last recorded127,075 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 TXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 127,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 127,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,616 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,614 miles

Offside Front 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))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m sidewall split no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split no cords 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,349 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,312 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,429 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear tail light inop but 2 lights fitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2019 82,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tail light inop but 2 lights fitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 71,112 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,969 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,000 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,971 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

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 TXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

DY08 TXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DY08 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 TXT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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