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WV08 HSK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,074 mi
Last recorded129,074 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HSK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2024 129,074 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 122,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 113,312 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,099 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,479 miles

Handbrake has slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake has slight reserve travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 20 Feb 2019 92,591 miles

offside front outer driveshaft rubber slightly deteriated

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,591 miles

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

offside front outer driveshaft rubber slightly deteriated

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

play in steering rack arm-nearside

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

play in steering rack arm-nearside

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,134 miles

Slight play in inner near side steering rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight play in inner near side steering rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,070 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,277 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,030 miles

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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WV08 HSK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WV08 HSK, 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 WV08 HSK registered?

WV08 HSK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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