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HJ08 TZD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,809 mi
Last recorded78,809 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 TZD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,809 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,771 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper/cable not fully releasing

Offside Front Brake backing plate insecure

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper/cable not fully releasing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 75,350 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake caliper/cable not fully releasing

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 75,350 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake caliper/cable not fully releasing

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,813 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split still cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake caliper/cables not fully releasing

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has minor leaks and rubbing against the chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,244 miles

Both headlamps frosted

Nearside Inner Age cracking on cv boot

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,458 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 64,457 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,585 miles

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi/cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both caliper/cables not fully releasing

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,585 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Not a bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi/cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Both caliper/cables not fully releasing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,554 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,554 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

wipers poor condition rear tyres perishing exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,581 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces worn nearly to excess

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,922 miles

rear discs inner surfaces very rusty

rear exhaust boxouter skin in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,789 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear discs inner surfaces very rusty

rear exhaust boxouter skin in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,706 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,635 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2012 36,635 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer skin in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,605 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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HJ08 TZD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TZD, 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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HJ08 TZD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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