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KO08 LNV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 LNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,306 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 64,306 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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 ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 58,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,301 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 52,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment and inner steering arm insecure/worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rear box poor

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,547 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes have slight play/deteriorated

Underside corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished heavily - cords visible through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished heavily - cords visible through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 perished heavily - cords visible through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front lower arm rear bushes have slight play/deteriorated

Underside corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,694 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 40,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,179 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,352 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking due to age

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 13,752 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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KO08 LNV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KO08 LNV, 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 KO08 LNV registered?

KO08 LNV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KO08 LNV safe to buy?

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