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L31 HPE

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,932 mi
Last recorded88,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 HPE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,932 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 82,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,748 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,544 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,206 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,186 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,160 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 53,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,662 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both nearside tyres outer sidewalls heavily kerb damaged and tread close to limit

advise rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 28,036 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

advise osr tyre soft

advise slight cosmetic kerbing damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,036 miles

advise osr tyre soft

advise slight cosmetic kerbing damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,742 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 19,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 13,413 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 13,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

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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L31 HPE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L31 HPE, 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 L31 HPE registered?

L31 HPE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is L31 HPE safe to buy?

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