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LL08 XED

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,238 mi
Last recorded178,238 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 XED
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 178,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 178,232 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 158,324 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ( covered ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 158,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central heat shield loose but secure

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ( covered ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 141,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,542 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steel wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,677 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,011 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2019 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2018 56,627 miles

drivers seat back can be secured in up right position but only locking on one side

Fail 2 May 2018 56,601 miles

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

drivers seat back can be secured in up right position but only locking on one side

Pass 20 May 2017 52,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,283 miles

Vehicle under guards fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 43,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 37,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2013 32,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 32,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 25,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 25,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 18,755 miles

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

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 XED is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XED, 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 XED is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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