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BJ08 LLF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 134,069 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle/Beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle/Beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 134,069 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle/Beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle/Beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 125,278 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 125,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 120,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,620 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,399 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 29 Mar 2022 107,308 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 107,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,199 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 101,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,102 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 95,102 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 74,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + inner edge stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge stepped (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH ns and os (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,014 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,014 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Lightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 55,412 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 25 Mar 2016 55,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working PRS: replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,865 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,138 miles

advise condition nearside rear tyre/cracks in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,891 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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BJ08 LLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ08 LLF, 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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BJ08 LLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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