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HN08 ZUA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,567 mi
Last recorded115,567 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZUA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 115,567 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 113,725 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 7 Nov 2024 113,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2023 111,497 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,499 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 DOT-2016 Lowest point 3mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 DOT-2017 Lowest point 3mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 105,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 DOT-2016 Lowest point 3mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 DOT-2017 Lowest point 3mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front 205/45R16 DOT-2016/2017 Lowest point 3mm worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside rear 205/45R16 DOT-2015 Lowest point 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front 205/45R16 DOT-2016/2017 Lowest point 3mm worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside rear 205/45R16 DOT-2015 Lowest point 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 98,883 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 98,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 98,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 93,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2017 88,183 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 31 May 2017 88,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 May 2016 81,567 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 81,559 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 73,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 64,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 64,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,524 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 35,522 miles

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

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 ZUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZUA, 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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HN08 ZUA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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