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HV08 UCY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 94,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output good image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output good image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,296 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,723 miles

Nearside front disc corroded

Windscreen stonechips

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,017 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and slightly unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,490 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 UCY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

HV08 UCY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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