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LM58 PVP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 PVP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,657 miles

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges and are border line

Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,657 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges and are border line

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,800 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 116,800 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

drivers door interior handle damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,070 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing/Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Slight free play detected at handbrake lever

Fail 27 Nov 2019 92,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Slight free play detected at handbrake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,592 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Nearside reflector cracked.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Nearside reflector cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flex split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flex split (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 69,542 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,905 miles

bonnet stiff to open

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre 3mm and cracking

radiator leaking

service light is on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet stiff to open

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre 3mm and cracking

radiator leaking

service light is on

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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LM58 PVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM58 PVP, 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 LM58 PVP registered?

LM58 PVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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