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LC58 VXL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,236 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 49,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking and worn on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,582 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 40,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 37,557 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,734 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,041 miles

wipers judder - handbrake travel long.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,471 miles

Front wipers judder

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 15,226 miles

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

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

washer poor - wipers judder - both front tyres wearing low - both rear coil springs slight corroded- nearside rear tyre wearing - handbrake travel long -

Pass 5 Dec 2011 11,216 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear uneven on edges - handbrake travel seems long.

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

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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LC58 VXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LC58 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC58 VXL registered?

LC58 VXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is LC58 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 VXL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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