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WV08 HSU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HSU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 129,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,523 miles

Front both wings starting to corrode

Nearside head lamp damp

Rear exhaust corroded

power steering pipe damp

Fail 14 Nov 2023 128,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front both wings starting to corrode

Nearside head lamp damp

Rear exhaust corroded

power steering pipe damp

Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,124 miles

Front strong advice both tyres badly perished

Rear both tyres starting to perish

both head lamps deteriorating

coolant low

exhaust deteriorating

power steering pipe damp

Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,124 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front strong advice both tyres badly perished

Rear both tyres starting to perish

both head lamps deteriorating

coolant low

exhaust deteriorating

power steering pipe damp

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside head lamp damp

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,248 miles

emissions strugled

Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,248 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

emissions strugled

Pass 13 May 2019 113,583 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Fail 10 May 2019 113,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,223 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyre treads wearing low

e m light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,712 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 86,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi seperated (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,373 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,243 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 18,671 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 HSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

WV08 HSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is WV08 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 HSU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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