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MF08 DLZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 DLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,022 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 126,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Nov 2022 126,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2021 118,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 100,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 87,260 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 76,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 66,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,263 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 50,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 41,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 22,212 miles

Front & Rrar brake disks worn & rusted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,212 miles

Front & Rrar brake disks worn & rusted

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 DLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF08 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

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

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