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HN08 HTA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 HTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 138,465 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,060 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2021 125,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 120,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,008 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,372 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 73,372 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,312 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

nail in n/s rear tyre tread and worn to 3.5mm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,720 miles

front brake discs worn pads wearing low

Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn pads wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,401 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low require closer inspection

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 HTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN08 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

HN08 HTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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