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HG08 OPT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 113,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 107,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 92,928 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp failed, exhaust resting on cross member (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing unevenly

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 92,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central clamp failed, exhaust resting on cross member (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing unevenly

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 86,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer casing coming off

Fail 11 Jun 2022 86,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer casing coming off

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,495 miles

rear silencer in very poor condition

under cover & under body panels fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges.

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,370 miles

nearside rear tyres going out of shape

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 54,370 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyres going out of shape

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,904 miles

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,576 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,422 miles

N/s/f tyre age cracked.

O/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,017 miles

Front tyres slightly age cracked.

O/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 20,016 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres slightly age cracked.

O/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,847 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 OPT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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