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MV08 DHX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,199 mi
Last recorded145,199 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DHX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 145,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 145,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 141,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 131,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,717 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 123,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 119,062 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 119,062 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,856 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,622 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,093 miles

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

engine management light on

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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MV08 DHX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MV08 DHX, 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 MV08 DHX registered?

MV08 DHX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is MV08 DHX safe to buy?

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