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EN08 HWT

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,174 mi
Last recorded81,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 HWT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 81,174 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,936 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 75,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose WING MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,436 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,464 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 60,464 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,249 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,237 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,032 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

offside rear tyre is of different type (winter)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 30,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

offside rear tyre is of different type (winter)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,244 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 HWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN08 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.

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What year was EN08 HWT registered?

EN08 HWT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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