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HG08 SFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,193 mi
Last recorded45,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 SFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 42,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,946 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,223 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,304 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,337 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,328 miles

Front tyres uneven wear, inner edge deficient of tread o/s and n/s.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,905 miles

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

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 SFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG08 SFU?

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What year was HG08 SFU registered?

HG08 SFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is HG08 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 SFU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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