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S28 HXE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 HXE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 68,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 64,382 miles

Brake vacuum pipe split.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 59,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 59,915 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 58,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 55,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 53,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 44,446 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,134 miles

Oil residue at engine.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S28 HXE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S28 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S28 HXE registered?

S28 HXE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is S28 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S28 HXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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