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HG08 HCU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,862 mi
Last recorded197,862 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 197,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 197,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 192,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre clamp corroded and broken

exhaust flexi pipe repaired not blowing at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2024 192,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre clamp corroded and broken

exhaust flexi pipe repaired not blowing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2023 185,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 185,932 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 173,613 miles

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Rear silencer in poor condition

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Feb 2021 169,427 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 169,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 162,676 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,476 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 148,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,947 miles

Front shocks worn to excess nearly

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,748 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,357 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,357 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 93,522 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,771 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,230 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HCU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

Is HG08 HCU safe to buy?

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