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HG08 EKD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EKD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,298 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,313 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 76,299 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,414 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,753 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 72,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 71,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,571 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,260 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,518 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 4 Dec 2015 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Fail 5 Dec 2014 39,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped inner edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,083 miles

Offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped inner edge

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,522 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 25,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 25,141 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to o/s/f tyre on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,730 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HG08 EKD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 EKD, 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 HG08 EKD registered?

HG08 EKD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HG08 EKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 EKD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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