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LC08 UGE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,034 mi
Last recorded111,034 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, inner shoulders wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wing panel slightly damaged, rear view mirror case damaged ( fixed temporarily)

Offside Rear Lighting unit damaged ( temporarily fixed)

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine, engine oil is low, below minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,034 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres, inner shoulders wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wing panel slightly damaged, rear view mirror case damaged ( fixed temporarily)

Offside Rear Lighting unit damaged ( temporarily fixed)

Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine, engine oil is low, below minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,861 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 101,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,068 miles

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))

Oil low

Fail 21 Mar 2019 93,068 miles

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

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))

Oil low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,311 miles

Nearside front brake hose clip missing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake hose clip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 46,401 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 38,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre almost completely flat and some damage to wheel outer rim.195/55R15/85V

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,591 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,583 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LC08 UGE 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 57.1%.

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 LC08 UGE, 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 LC08 UGE registered?

LC08 UGE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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