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OE08 HWK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HWK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 106,315 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casings rusted through

Fail 26 May 2026 106,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 2 out of three fixings missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer casings rusted through

Pass 30 May 2025 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald but not worn to construction (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald but not worn to construction (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 102,200 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald but not worn to construction (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald but not worn to construction (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 95,335 miles

Rear exhaust silencer cover is silencer

Fail 7 May 2024 95,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust silencer cover is silencer

Pass 19 May 2023 90,139 miles

Coolant leak nearside of radiator leaking

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic housing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have minor splits on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casings corroded - not blowing

Pass 30 May 2022 85,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting badly all round inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing has broken apart and is not supporting top of spring, causing spring to bind when steering is turned lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting badly all round inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking off

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,232 miles

all 4 brake calipers and sliders corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake mechanical parts corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,140 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 63,135 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,482 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 55,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,574 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyre treads worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,895 miles

Both rear brake discs have excess corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,718 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,146 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,179 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 17,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs corroded

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 HWK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE08 HWK, 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 HWK registered?

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

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