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HV08 LHR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,159 mi
Last recorded89,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 LHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 89,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,729 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Tyre's wearing on edges

Front slight play x2 front top mounts

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Rear no reverse lamps

coolant level low

service due msg/spanner illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2019 84,728 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Front Tyre's wearing on edges

Front slight play x2 front top mounts

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Rear no reverse lamps

coolant level low

service due msg/spanner illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,476 miles

Front Exhaust fexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated

coolant level low

service spanner illuminated

tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2018 82,476 miles

Front Exhaust fexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant level low

service spanner illuminated

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,115 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

boot not opening

Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

boot not opening

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,098 miles

rear exhaust corroded...outer skin

superficial side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,164 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,081 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 front tyre outerwall damage but ok

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,699 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 LHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

HV08 LHR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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