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HW08 EEB

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,016 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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 94,942 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

oil on lowest mark on dipstick

Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,921 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

engine running poorly

oil on lowest mark on dipstick

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,777 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom below wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,599 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure bolt loose in carrier (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs deteriated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,738 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 37,737 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 21,738 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,136 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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HW08 EEB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW08 EEB, 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 HW08 EEB registered?

HW08 EEB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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