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HD08 HWG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,018 mi
Last recorded52,018 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 HWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,018 miles

Slight blow on exhaust system at centre section.

Pass 30 May 2025 51,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 49,851 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 47,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 46,615 miles

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2022 46,615 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 46,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 46,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 44,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 41,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,387 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,132 miles

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

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

Servo vacuum hose split

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,079 miles

Both front tyre treads lower on inner edges (not at full tread depth)

EML illuminated

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

Servo vaccum hose split on end

Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyre treads lower on inner edges (not at full tread depth)

EML illuminated

O/S/R tyre heavily perished between treads

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

Servo vaccum hose split on end

Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,635 miles

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,646 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge, not at full tread depth

some perishing to tread on both rear tyres

Fail 26 Jul 2011 13,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on inner edge, not at full tread depth

some perishing to tread on both rear tyres

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 HWG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

HD08 HWG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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