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L400 TAL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,759 mi
Last recorded132,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 TAL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 123,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 114,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 109,241 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 109,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 100,601 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 100,601 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,502 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,502 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,333 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,615 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,909 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 66,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,039 miles

both rear tyres have small splits on inner sidewall

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre has small splits on inner sidewall and has a nail in tread area

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 55,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,904 miles

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

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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L400 TAL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 L400 TAL, 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 L400 TAL registered?

L400 TAL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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