MOT Status
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105,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ns and os wings corroded no sharp edges taped over
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box case corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust casing deteriorated
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel lever too high (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud detached
Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking to tread area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud detached
Offside Rear Tyre has minor cracking to tread area
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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SD08 DPE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?
SD08 DPE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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