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HW08 KKT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,301 mi
Last recorded77,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 KKT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,301 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 77,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 71,815 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 71,812 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 54,689 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 54,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,070 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 24,405 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 24,405 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 20,264 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,951 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 15,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,366 miles

NSR/OSR/OSF tyre tread cracking up

Fail 25 Jun 2014 13,366 miles

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

NSR/OSR/OSF tyre tread cracking up

Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,271 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracks in tread'but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Jun 2012 8,886 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 4,928 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 4,928 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KKT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKT, 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 KKT registered?

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

Is HW08 KKT safe to buy?

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