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HD08 BKV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 164,642 miles

Front both front wings corroded

Nearside Outer sill damaged, distorted and partially repaired. Seat belt prescribed area strength or continuity not significantly reduced.

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 164,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correctly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correctly located (4.1.2 (c))

Front both front wings corroded

Nearside Outer sill damaged, distorted and partially repaired. Seat belt prescribed area strength or continuity not significantly reduced.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 153,966 miles

Nearside Outer Sill heavily damaged but servicable

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 153,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Sill heavily damaged but servicable

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 142,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,416 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,002 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,793 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,306 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner egde.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,752 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,241 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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HD08 BKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD08 BKV, 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 HD08 BKV registered?

HD08 BKV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HD08 BKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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