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HV08 BXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 150,881 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 150,881 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 141,248 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 97,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn very badly ( 205/40/17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn very badly ( 205/40/17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,461 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,469 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge (outside measured area)

offside front tyre worn almost to cords inner edge (outside measured area)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2014 60,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test only just passed

Pass 30 Mar 2014 60,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test only just passed

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 51,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,111 miles

n/s/r tyre has gouges in sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,423 miles

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

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

Offside 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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HV08 BXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV08 BXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 BXJ registered?

HV08 BXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HV08 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 BXJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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