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HV08 BYJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 98,438 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 98,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 94,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 90,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 87,326 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 85,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 85,460 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 82,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 82,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering track rod excessive play

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 73,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,408 miles

front pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 23 May 2017 60,613 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 60,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 56,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 51,082 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,561 miles

o/s and n/s front rear wishbone bush soft

Fail 15 May 2014 44,561 miles

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

o/s and n/s front rear wishbone bush soft

o/s front tyre on legal limit pass due to tread pattern

Pass 23 May 2013 38,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,427 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 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

HV08 BYJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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