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HV08 BZG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 BZG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,407 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 87,405 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to a major leak of exhaust gases from front flex exhaust pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both sides rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both sides rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 71,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim and close to a failure (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,789 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,573 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,272 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,743 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 BZG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

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

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