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HD08 HWH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 83,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,882 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,456 miles

Front front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 62,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2021 62,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,694 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shocks dash covers spliting

both track rod ends bushes spiting

Pass 31 Jul 2017 25,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,902 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 16,219 miles

both fronts and both rears tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 16,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both fronts and both rears tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 13,821 miles

AIR BAG WARNING light is on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,890 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 HWH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

HD08 HWH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HD08 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 HWH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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