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LL08 USE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,288 mi
Last recorded52,288 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 USE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 52,288 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside water ingress headlamp unit

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 52,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside water ingress headlamp unit

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 51,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 48,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 42,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside front and rear inner brake discs

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,535 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corrosion evident

Fail 19 Jun 2019 31,535 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,347 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 25,347 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,651 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs slight corrosion evident

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,718 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,083 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres worn at edges of tread

rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,561 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres slight cracking evident on sidewalls

nearside and offside rear tyres slight cracking evident on sidewalls

possible intermittent fault on nearside rear and centre stop lamps

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,019 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking/worn low at edges of tread

slight cracking evident nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 13,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,747 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

slight wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ,rear mounting bushes

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 USE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL08 USE, 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 LL08 USE registered?

LL08 USE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LL08 USE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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