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VX08 HRA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 HRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 112,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 110,590 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 110,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,885 miles

Coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 107,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,139 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear both side wheel binding

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,025 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,402 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,784 miles

O/S/Fand N/S/F console bushes starting to crack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/Fand N/S/F console bushes starting to crack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,746 miles

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)

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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VX08 HRA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VX08 HRA, 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 VX08 HRA registered?

VX08 HRA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VX08 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 HRA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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