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MF08 DLK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,634 mi
Last recorded101,634 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,634 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 101,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,464 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 95,464 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,205 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))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 89,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,021 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted,rear beam corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,021 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted,rear beam corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,462 miles

rear beam corroded,front lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2018 73,402 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 73,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 60,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

back box outer shell corroded

engine covers fitted

moisture around rack and pipes

o/s/r valve stem cracking,

Fail 11 Feb 2017 60,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge, 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

back box outer shell corroded

engine covers fitted

moisture around rack and pipes

o/s/r valve stem cracking,

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 41,285 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,264 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,747 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,956 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

offside front wiper smearing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 25,956 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

offside front wiper smearing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres are cracking on outer shoulder on tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,661 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres are cracking on outer shoulder on tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,460 miles

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

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

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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MF08 DLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MF08 DLK, 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 MF08 DLK registered?

MF08 DLK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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