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H13 NSW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,553 mi
Last recorded61,553 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 NSW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,553 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 60,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin flaking/peeling

Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,721 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,760 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,756 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 51,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 48,475 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 46,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,883 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,964 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD ON INNER EDGES

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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H13 NSW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H13 NSW, 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 H13 NSW registered?

H13 NSW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is H13 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 NSW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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