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LD08 LYV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front alternator belt split

Front passenger air bag turned off in glovebox

Nearside Rear 12 years old

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,104 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,589 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 192,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 154,829 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,417 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,753 miles

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

rear tyres stepped tread inner sections

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,888 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,888 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp faulty

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,481 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 LYV 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 82.4%.

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 LYV, 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 LD08 LYV registered?

LD08 LYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LD08 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 LYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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