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LG08 LPN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,255 mi
Last recorded174,255 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LPN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 174,255 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 174,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 167,483 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 167,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 154,642 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2023 154,642 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 146,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 139,448 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 139,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 134,370 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2019 124,761 miles

offside drive shaft constant velocity gaitor deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,580 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,050 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center section clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring is slightly out of position

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 115,050 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant level is low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From center section clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring is slightly out of position

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,207 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 110,207 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,320 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 81,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,879 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,845 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust starting to corrode

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,582 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer in rusty condition

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,292 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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LG08 LPN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LG08 LPN, 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 LG08 LPN registered?

LG08 LPN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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