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LD08 LGW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,217 mi
Last recorded126,217 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LGW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 105,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,261 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,375 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,918 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,918 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,766 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,766 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 20,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 15,664 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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LD08 LGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD08 LGW, 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 LD08 LGW registered?

LD08 LGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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