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HV08 BXK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,900 mi
Last recorded144,900 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2018 144,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 144,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Calliper (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Due to faulty sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Very difficult to open door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,496 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn very badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 May 2017 132,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm worn very badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 124,448 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked n/s but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 124,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play in inner steering rack joint

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked n/s but not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 111,058 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 94,262 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,007 miles

both front tyres close to limits

front discs very corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split

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 BXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BXK, 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 HV08 BXK registered?

HV08 BXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is HV08 BXK safe to buy?

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