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LG57 FTX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,692 mi
Last recorded37,692 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 37,692 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 35,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2022 34,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,884 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

Fail 25 Sep 2015 23,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm and inner sidewall splitting (195/50x16 84v) (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,028 miles

age cracks noted to offside front tyre inner wall

curb damage noted to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Oct 2014 22,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracks noted to offside front tyre inner wall

curb damage noted to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,056 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 19,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,697 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside & outer tread also tyre has cut on outer side wall, recommend replacing. 205/45/r16-83W

Rear brake pads low.

Two nails in N/S/F tyre, wearing low on inside tread with cuts on outer side wall, recommend replacing. 205/45/r16-83W

Two nails in O/S/R tyre. 205/45/r16-83W

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,930 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres very low on edge 205/45/16

Fail 29 Sep 2010 10,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FTX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG57 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

LG57 FTX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LG57 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 FTX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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