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LM08 MVJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,818 mi
Last recorded131,818 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MVJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 131,779 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,624 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 113,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 88,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,751 miles

inflator cannister out of date.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,306 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,394 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 MVJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM08 MVJ?

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What year was LM08 MVJ registered?

LM08 MVJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LM08 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 MVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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