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LM08 MTV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,118 mi
Last recorded74,118 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,118 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 74,118 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,252 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer shock absorber outer dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer shock absorber outer dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,339 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 65,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 62,256 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower rear most silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2021 62,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Rear Lower rear most silencer deteriorating

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,780 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,903 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front plate damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,695 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

nsf tyre has cracked tread.

osf tyre has cracked tread.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,696 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,993 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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LM08 MTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM08 MTV, 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 LM08 MTV registered?

LM08 MTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LM08 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 MTV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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