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LG08 OMC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,760 mi
Last recorded98,760 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OMC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,760 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 98,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,571 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 90,241 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 90,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side SB501 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,996 miles

Minor stonechips to screen - n/s/f seat wont tilt - downpipe flexi frayed- eng noise chains -headlamp aim on lower limit

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 64,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Minor stonechips to screen - n/s/f seat wont tilt - downpipe flexi frayed- eng noise chains -headlamp aim on lower limit

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,336 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)

front discs lipped -handbrake reading low - flexi joint frayed - wipers poor -both front tyres wearing low in centre - n/s/f tyre outer wall has a cut - n/s/r tyre inner edge sawbladed

Fail 3 Apr 2013 59,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs lipped -handbrake reading low - flexi joint frayed - wipers poor -both front tyres wearing low in centre - n/s/f tyre outer wall has a cut - n/s/r tyre inner edge sawbladed

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,473 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

N/S/F brake disc worn

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

O/S/F brake disc worn

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

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

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 OMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

LG08 OMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LG08 OMC safe to buy?

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