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HV08 BZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,059 mi
Last recorded129,059 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 129,059 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 129,055 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 120,997 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no reverse lights

Fail 27 Sep 2023 120,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no reverse lights

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 113,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,073 miles

Bonnet hard to open

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,067 miles

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

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

Bonnet hard to open

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coolant level low

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

engine oil level low

Fail 8 Oct 2019 102,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced 501 bulb fitted (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coolant level low

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working water added (3.5 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 98,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,205 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops/Dust Covers Adrift

Exhaust System Rusted

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,205 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops/Dust Covers Adrift

Exhaust System Rusted

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

exhaust downpipe flexi section poor condition

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,294 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Handbrake Travel High

Offside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread

Slight Blow From Centre Exhaust Joint

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,155 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,854 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)

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 BZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

HV08 BZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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