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LH08 AVM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,411 mi
Last recorded165,411 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 165,411 miles

Nearside Front chip in the screen ,not in drivers view

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight has condensation in it (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 165,403 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged been fouling on exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced inner (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint fixtures not adequate (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

boot lid wont open

Pass 19 Jan 2023 159,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 159,945 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 28 Jan 2022 139,430 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 129,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,381 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,381 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 67,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,667 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,859 miles

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

N/S headlamp patern poor.

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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LH08 AVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LH08 AVM, 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 LH08 AVM registered?

LH08 AVM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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