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VX08 HRC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 HRC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 90,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2025 86,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,354 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 66,270 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

epc light on

Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre outerwall

Fail 2 Sep 2020 44,725 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre outerwall

Pass 8 May 2019 35,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 35,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,826 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)

Offside Front steering rack as slight leak

Pass 11 May 2017 21,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 20,997 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 20,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 18,613 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 18,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,443 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,847 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,769 miles

O/S/Front tyre has a cut

O/S/Front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage / cut to sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,954 miles

damage toffside front outer sidewall tyre

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 HRC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HRC, 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 VX08 HRC registered?

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

Is VX08 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 HRC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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