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LG57 FUM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,148 mi
Last recorded146,148 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 146,148 miles

E M L light on

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 146,140 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E M L light on

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 145,918 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 138,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 138,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,443 miles

Offside Front steering arm worn

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,905 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,252 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted and coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall has cut but cords not exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,530 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel Alignment(Tracking) May Need Checking/Adjusting

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,421 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,461 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,981 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Rear 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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LG57 FUM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

LG57 FUM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LG57 FUM safe to buy?

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