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HG08 HCL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Rear Silencer corroded, not leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 93,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 90,079 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,963 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested No beam image to measure (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,284 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and loose but secure

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,628 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,136 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,253 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to markers + splitting across tread

Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,181 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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HG08 HCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

HG08 HCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is HG08 HCL safe to buy?

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