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AT57 LBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 LBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 76,718 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,913 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,465 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 65,464 miles

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCK SHIELDS INSECURE

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Front Outer disc friction area is pitted & corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 54,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Offside Front Outer disc friction area is pitted & corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,607 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,565 miles

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

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

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

front section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

plastic dust covers are insecure on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,251 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

plastic dust covers on both rear shock absorbers are insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,122 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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AT57 LBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AT57 LBU, 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 AT57 LBU registered?

AT57 LBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AT57 LBU safe to buy?

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