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OE08 HWJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,248 mi
Last recorded93,248 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.4mm - 165/70 r14 81t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both -- rear bushes age cracking (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,565 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,445 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,445 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wearing badly on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,053 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,789 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

offside headlamp adjusted to correct level during MOT

Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp adjusted to correct level during MOT

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,413 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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OE08 HWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OE08 HWJ, 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 OE08 HWJ registered?

OE08 HWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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