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HJ08 LWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 79,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2021 76,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 72,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,476 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,811 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,061 miles

curb damage/cuts to near side front tyre

deep cut/curb damage to off side front tyre

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

screw in near side rear tyre and tyre is wearing unevenly around inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

curb damage/cuts to near side front tyre

deep cut/curb damage to off side front tyre

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

screw in near side rear tyre and tyre is wearing unevenly around inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,860 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HJ08 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

HJ08 LWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HJ08 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 LWN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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