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HV08 BYM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,667 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 136,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 128,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,649 miles

rear exhaust box corroded slightly

slight play nearside front tie rod

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 111,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,314 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2017 89,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,139 miles

Both rear brake caliper handbrake levers not reurning to stop.

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded.

Rear handbrake efficiency low.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,719 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,615 miles

front wipers dont clear the screen 100%

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,583 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,579 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2011 28,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 BYM 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 76.5%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

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