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DF08 HWT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,505 mi
Last recorded122,505 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 HWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 122,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under body

Pass 27 Dec 2024 116,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

surface rust

Pass 27 Dec 2023 110,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 103,473 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 96,012 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 90,076 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 83,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 74,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Front both head lamp aim slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,669 miles

Offside 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Front both head lamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,189 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,189 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,871 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,715 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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DF08 HWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF08 HWT, 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 DF08 HWT registered?

DF08 HWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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