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EN08 LWG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,991 mi
Last recorded186,991 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 LWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 186,991 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 173,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 173,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,900 miles

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Oct 2015 157,900 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,119 miles

slight play n/s inner rack arm

Fail 15 Oct 2014 143,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight play n/s inner rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 126,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 126,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,151 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but not to excess

slight play in n/s rack joint

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,057 miles

front discs starting to corrode

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 LWG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LWG, 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

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What year was EN08 LWG registered?

EN08 LWG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is EN08 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 LWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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