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LD08 LHF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,987 mi
Last recorded155,987 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,987 miles

EXHAUST IN A CORRODED STATE.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 136,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 121,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner lamp not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake significant reduced holding effort

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,850 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 103,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

osf tyre on 2mm

slight uneven wear to osr tyre on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 76,282 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 76,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 76,028 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,042 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,949 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 59,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 57,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,831 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 LHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LD08 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

LD08 LHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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