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HT08 EHM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 EHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 119,667 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 116,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 110,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail X2 ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail X2 ()

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,919 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured Towbar (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,710 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,297 miles

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge / inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 27 Jul 2016 92,251 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also sidewalls splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge / inner sidewall starting to split

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,627 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,627 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,789 miles

EML om

EPC light on

Rear disc worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,139 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,350 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,141 miles

rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 34,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs rusty.

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 EHM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EHM, 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 HT08 EHM registered?

HT08 EHM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HT08 EHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 EHM shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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