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EN08 LWD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 LWD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 127,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 120,744 miles

service alert,pattern poor,coolant and oil leak-investigate,suspension-running gear rusting,bonnet stay bar retaining clip missing,front suspension bushes splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2025 120,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 3 different size tyres fitted on both axles (5.2.3 (b))

service alert,pattern poor,coolant and oil leak-investigate,suspension-running gear rusting,bonnet stay bar retaining clip missing,front suspension bushes splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,889 miles

nsf shocker oily,front suspension arm bushes play,rear brakes grinding-noisy-investigate,suspension-running gear rusting

screen chipped,front reg plate loose,service alert on,oil spill,nsr indicator colour fade,both dipp patterns not great,nsf outer side light inop,antifreeze below minimum,exhaust-flexi poor

Fail 14 Feb 2024 113,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel and lever travel high (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

nsf shocker oily,front suspension arm bushes play,rear brakes grinding-noisy-investigate,suspension-running gear rusting

screen chipped,front reg plate loose,service alert on,oil spill,nsr indicator colour fade,both dipp patterns not great,nsf outer side light inop,antifreeze below minimum,exhaust-flexi poor

Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,196 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 102,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 92,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 66,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,559 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,796 miles

O/S/R tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2013 18,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,930 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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EN08 LWD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN08 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN08 LWD?

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What year was EN08 LWD registered?

EN08 LWD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is EN08 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 LWD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN08 LWD have outstanding finance?

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