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LL08 XDW

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,388 mi
Last recorded137,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XDW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,388 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side light flickers

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor blow from front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side light flickers

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2015 103,054 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,585 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs have wear lips

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Wiring running through passenger door shut, and insecure under bonnet.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,577 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs have wear lips

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

Wiring running through passenger door shut, and insecure under bonnet.

Pass 13 May 2011 31,615 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 XDW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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