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S33 TDG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 TDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,167 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,167 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to major leaks (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing assembly (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 40 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2016 96,022 miles

Engine management light on

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

OSR parking brake effort

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,533 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 69,533 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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S33 TDG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S33 TDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S33 TDG registered?

S33 TDG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is S33 TDG safe to buy?

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