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LC08 UGM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,030 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,160 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 110,156 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 101,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 85,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever needs adjustnent

Fail 21 Jun 2017 73,186 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever needs adjustnent

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,987 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,535 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 187,266 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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LC08 UGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC08 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

LC08 UGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is LC08 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 UGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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