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LA08 VTW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,276 mi
Last recorded153,276 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 VTW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 153,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Boot Strap missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,617 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 143,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,353 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Apr 2019 113,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,520 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers poor- handbrake travel long - offside front bumper loose - front pads wearing low -rear handbrake reading low.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers poor- handbrake travel long - offside front bumper loose - front pads wearing low -rear handbrake reading low.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,075 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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LA08 VTW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LA08 VTW, 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 LA08 VTW registered?

LA08 VTW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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