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GD08 DZX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 122,719 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,729 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 108,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2.5 mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom tang corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and oil was added before the mot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chips in places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,939 miles

185 60 15 84 h

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gaiter damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre has a few flat spots in the tread area 2mm at these points (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,932 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))

185 60 15 84 h

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top gaiter damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre has a few flat spots in the tread area 2mm at these points (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has bad wear on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,297 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,897 miles

Front tyres low inner edge

Nearside Rear nail in edge of tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,172 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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GD08 DZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GD08 DZX, 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 GD08 DZX registered?

GD08 DZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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