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LB02 AVA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 AVA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 65,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 65,296 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,513 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,514 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 42,511 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2021 40,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer casing rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust silencer casing rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,005 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake disc rusty on edges

Offside Front o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc rusty on edges

Rear exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,820 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

some rusting on front and rear brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,165 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 29,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake leaver on caliper (3.5.1k)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear has small cut in outer side wall

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

some splitting in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,356 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

small cut in n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,098 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,558 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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LB02 AVA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB02 AVA, 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 LB02 AVA registered?

LB02 AVA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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