CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK57 WHA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,641 mi
Last recorded145,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WHA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 145,641 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 145,641 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,037 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Jan 2025 138,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,587 miles

Brake servo Hose perishing advise

Front Offside and nearside head light lens dull

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 127,587 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve excess corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excess exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo Hose perishing advise

Front Offside and nearside head light lens dull

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,362 miles

Offside Front Steering arm slight movement

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 119,362 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm slight movement

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,033 miles

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

Offside front steering arm slight movement

Offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,528 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen washers poor

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,824 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 88,824 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,585 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,642 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,642 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,370 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,484 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front close to legal limit and heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit and heavily worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside nearside rear tyre treads distorting advise

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,304 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 19,354 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 19,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,400 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK57 WHA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HK57 WHA, 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 HK57 WHA?

You can check the full history of HK57 WHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK57 WHA registered?

HK57 WHA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is HK57 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 WHA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK57 WHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK57 WHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.