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E26 DBY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 DBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 125,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,347 miles

nearside front top mount noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,260 miles

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

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

nearside front top mount noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,615 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre 195/55/r15-85V

Fail 13 Jul 2019 116,570 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from centre exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 195/55/r15-85V

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 116,388 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak from centre exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/r15-85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 195/55/r15-95v

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/r15-95v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,559 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 106,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 95,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,171 miles

Offside front tyre has slight wear to inner tread.

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Pass 29 May 2015 70,567 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 29 May 2014 57,529 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 57,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,707 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve has a minor leak

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread, cords not exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 25,095 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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E26 DBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E26 DBY, 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 E26 DBY registered?

E26 DBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is E26 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 DBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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