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HV08 LHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner light lens missing

Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,693 miles

wipers streaky

Fail 10 Dec 2024 57,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

wipers streaky

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 48,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 33,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,854 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 30,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,357 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 30,340 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,381 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,348 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,840 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 20,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,077 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 14,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,516 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 LHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

HV08 LHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HV08 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 LHW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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