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HN08 EBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,213 mi
Last recorded95,213 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 EBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 95,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside not working, nearside flashing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bolts loose (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 50,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 50,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 38,057 miles

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

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

Off side rear handbrake cable at caliper slightly lazy on return

Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 20,945 miles

front wipers smeary

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 19,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 18,357 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,538 miles

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

offside front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 14,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,975 miles

both rear caliper handbrake levers not returning to its stop

high imbalance rear brakes reading 20%

Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,975 miles

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

both rear caliper handbrake levers not returning to its stop

high imbalance rear brakes reading 20%

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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HN08 EBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN08 EBF, 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 HN08 EBF registered?

HN08 EBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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