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SD08 DNE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 DNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 95,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 95,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,717 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,714 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,738 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,738 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,264 miles

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

b/box outer skin coroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,264 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

b/box outer skin coroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,630 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 60,630 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 24,775 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 DNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

SD08 DNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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