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HD08 BKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,237 mi
Last recorded97,237 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 BKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,237 miles

advise steel wheel fitted to nsr

advise surface rust on front discs

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,063 miles

advise front undertray loose

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear silencer corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2023 77,063 miles

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

advise front undertray loose

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge

advise rear silencer corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,687 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,686 miles

exhaust leak at front

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

rear tyres perishing & 7 years old.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play suggest replaced (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,295 miles

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,304 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,856 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

slight cracks nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads

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 BKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

HD08 BKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HD08 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 BKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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