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H19 LYO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,569 mi
Last recorded42,569 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 LYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 42,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 91,705 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 35,036 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 13/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 13/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 73,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,825 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2023 69,793 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,518 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2022 15,625 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,318 miles

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

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,619 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 9,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,012 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 49,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 9,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 9,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 8,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,813 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 6,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,066 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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H19 LYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H19 LYO, 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 H19 LYO registered?

H19 LYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is H19 LYO safe to buy?

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