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HV08 BXU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,773 mi
Last recorded132,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 132,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 132,768 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,699 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 122,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 114,333 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Replacement advised. ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,246 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,712 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,712 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,991 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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HV08 BXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

HV08 BXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HV08 BXU safe to buy?

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