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LL08 USJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 USJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,588 miles

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

Offside Inner sill covered in body sealant

Offside Outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both-unable to fully assess wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 100,578 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner sill covered in body sealant

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both-unable to fully assess wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,481 miles

Nearside Front split in outer tyre wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc inner face poor condition

Offside body sealer on inner sill-unable to inspect fully

Rear both tyre valves perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 92,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front split in outer tyre wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc inner face poor condition

Offside body sealer on inner sill-unable to inspect fully

Rear both tyre valves perished

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,912 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn very low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve snapped (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn very low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,943 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,303 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,897 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 USJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

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

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