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EV04 DAR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 DAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 91,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp badly corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing of rear silencer slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake has slightly long travel (rear brake adjustment) (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 91,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape with large cracks in one area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp badly corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing of rear silencer slightly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake has slightly long travel (rear brake adjustment) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,432 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axhaust silencer outer cover corroded and insecure.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure,

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,427 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot split t. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axhaust silencer outer cover corroded and insecure.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure,

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,747 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,747 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 73,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 67,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 67,108 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,024 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,957 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 58,957 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,396 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,543 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 51,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 46,080 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 46,079 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,488 miles

O/S/F tyre heavy wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2015 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre heavy wear on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 35,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,253 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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EV04 DAR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EV04 DAR, 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 EV04 DAR registered?

EV04 DAR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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