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LG08 YNB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,346 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 93,346 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge staring to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge staring to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 85,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure connecting sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge staring to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge staring to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 79,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin split/corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,783 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2021 68,281 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 61,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 61,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 47,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 May 2019 47,871 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre, cracking and perishing

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,456 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly perished

Offside front tyre low tread

Fail 6 Apr 2017 24,451 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly perished

Offside front tyre low tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,291 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 20,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,197 miles

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

wipers smear

Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,774 miles

front number plate insecure.

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 YNB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

LG08 YNB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LG08 YNB safe to buy?

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