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HT08 EHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 EHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear damage to panel and door

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM FLEXI AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKS 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN DAMAGED

EXHAUST HEATSHILD LOOSE

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush heavily cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR has damage to body work

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,558 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Around front of gearbox (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OSR has damage to body work

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush heavily cracked and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Reverse light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,695 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,405 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,439 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,433 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 81,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,799 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,052 miles

Drivers side rear tyre wearing to 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,052 miles

Drivers side rear tyre wearing to 3mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 47,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 47,145 miles

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

Off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 8 May 2013 47,145 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,743 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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HT08 EHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HT08 EHJ, 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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HT08 EHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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