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LB08 LZJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,904 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 120,904 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 120,873 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s headlight slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,180 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,984 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,372 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 95,011 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,011 miles

Front Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 88,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,024 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,503 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 22,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

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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LB08 LZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LB08 LZJ, 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 LB08 LZJ registered?

LB08 LZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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