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LIL 3520

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,684 mi
Last recorded168,684 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 3520
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 168,684 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2025 167,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 167,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 166,491 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 166,491 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 164,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 164,910 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 159,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 152,109 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 152,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 142,560 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 126,807 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 126,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 96,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,911 miles

slight cut on outer tyre wall offside rear not down to ply

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,911 miles

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

slight cut on outer tyre wall offside rear not down to ply

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,044 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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LIL 3520 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LIL 3520, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 3520 registered?

LIL 3520 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LIL 3520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 3520 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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