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LL08 URW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,556 mi
Last recorded126,556 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 URW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 126,556 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 125,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,322 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 91,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working bad connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,514 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 70,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 51,747 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,549 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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LL08 URW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LL08 URW, 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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LL08 URW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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