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LO08 TVT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,771 mi
Last recorded51,771 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 TVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 51,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 49,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid. (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,725 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 47,699 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 May 2023 45,360 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 45,323 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining, wearing on inner edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror.

Pass 24 May 2022 40,480 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 40,351 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 37,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 33,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,281 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2019 27,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 22,695 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 22,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 13,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 11,035 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre ,and small cut in tread pattern .

Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

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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LO08 TVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LO08 TVT, 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 LO08 TVT registered?

LO08 TVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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