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EN08 HWB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 104,493 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted N/S & O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,307 miles

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated. Heat Shield Hanging Down @ Rear

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,651 miles

Rear Lower heat shield insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 87,058 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,770 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges and nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all 4 tyre pershed

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 73,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

tested in wet conditions

Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,849 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,071 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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EN08 HWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EN08 HWB, 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 EN08 HWB registered?

EN08 HWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 HWB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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