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SD08 DHU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,679 mi
Last recorded103,679 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,659 miles

both front tyres edges worn close to limit, rear tyre pressures were low 2054516

components corroded- badly corroded

power steering pipe badly corroded

rear brake discs corrosion

windscreen small chip

Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,659 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres edges worn close to limit, rear tyre pressures were low 2054516

components corroded- badly corroded

power steering pipe badly corroded

rear brake discs corrosion

windscreen small chip

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,630 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

power steering pipe badly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,405 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

malfunction lamp on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs slightly corroded

malfunction lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,812 miles

exhaust flexi blow / silencer deteriorated / sleeve badly corroded

parking brake cable sticking os / nsr disc corroded

pas pipe corroded / sump plug damp

small chips windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,812 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi blow / silencer deteriorated / sleeve badly corroded

parking brake cable sticking os / nsr disc corroded

pas pipe corroded / sump plug damp

small chips windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,519 miles

exhaust flexi blow /rear silencer outer deteriorated

roughness both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2016 63,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf and osr rotation (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust flexi blow /rear silencer outer deteriorated

roughness both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,786 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bind at rear wheels

emissions close to limit

exhaust system badly corroded

suspect rear brake calipers sticking and both off stops

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,153 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,588 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 29,846 miles

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

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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SD08 DHU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD08 DHU, 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 SD08 DHU registered?

SD08 DHU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is SD08 DHU safe to buy?

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