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BG08 VWH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VWH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 88,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 88,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,978 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 63,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,269 miles

Front Inner Both tyres have wear on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm also wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has wear on tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,696 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,777 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,658 miles

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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BG08 VWH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG08 VWH, 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 BG08 VWH registered?

BG08 VWH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 VWH safe to buy?

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