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LN57 UDK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,539 mi
Last recorded135,539 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 UDK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 135,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 128,081 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,528 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,932 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 114,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,537 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate damage (0.1 (b))

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer and inner shoulder wearing smooth and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 109,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 102,574 miles

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 29 Feb 2020 102,122 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,843 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 90,843 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,621 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2018 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel to high (3.1.6b)

front number plate is damaged

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing , cracking (11 years old!)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,868 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing , cracking (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perishing , cracking

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel to high (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perishing , cracking (14 years old!)

Offside Rear tyre perishing , cracking (11 years old!)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 59,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,525 miles

o/s/front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 22 Feb 2014 47,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,491 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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LN57 UDK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 LN57 UDK, 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 LN57 UDK registered?

LN57 UDK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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