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HG08 OPM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,253 mi
Last recorded161,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OPM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,253 miles

Park brake adjustment near maximum

Pass 4 Aug 2025 153,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 153,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 153,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 142,814 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 142,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 131,514 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 131,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,232 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,473 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,794 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,860 miles

Front wiper blades poor wipe and noisy in operation.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,860 miles

Front wiper blades poor wipe and noisy in operation.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,410 miles

rear tyres perrishing

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,189 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 OPM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

HG08 OPM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is HG08 OPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 OPM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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