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LM08 MVH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MVH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 160,163 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 160,163 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2019 134,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2019 134,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 120,424 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre valve perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre valve perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,980 miles

front tyres wearing on edge-front brake pads on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,689 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM08 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

LM08 MVH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is LM08 MVH safe to buy?

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