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LG57 FTN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,450 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling away and rear sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,450 miles

Emissions not tested Due to management light being on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling away and rear sleeve clamp broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,595 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,595 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and peeling

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Steel rim fitted nearside front

Pass 1 Dec 2016 105,226 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 105,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre going out of shape, steeping tread

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,717 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,120 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,120 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 22,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,227 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (going bald)

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2012 20,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (going bald)

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,815 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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LG57 FTN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG57 FTN, 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 LG57 FTN registered?

LG57 FTN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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