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HG08 VVM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,911 mi
Last recorded171,911 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,355 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,652 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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Rear silencer corroded

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

Rear silencer corroded

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 151,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,812 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 141,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 141,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 125,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 125,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2017 112,500 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,528 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,399 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,372 miles

Off side rear inner side light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2011 55,844 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

HG08 VVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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