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RE08 HYF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,650 mi
Last recorded36,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,650 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 36,650 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 34,617 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 34,163 miles

Exhaust is corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 33,626 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,107 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 33,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 31,425 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo plastic hose split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,599 miles

Rear tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 20,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,656 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 18,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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RE08 HYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE08 HYF, 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 RE08 HYF registered?

RE08 HYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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