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HJ08 LVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,263 miles

rear brake discs corroding .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,263 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding .....

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,352 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,381 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,184 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 28 Feb 2011 35,949 miles

front discs thin and corroded

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged but not down to plys

o/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged but not down to plys

rear discs corroded

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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HJ08 LVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ08 LVY, 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 HJ08 LVY registered?

HJ08 LVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is HJ08 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 LVY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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