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LO08 ZFF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,022 mi
Last recorded197,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZFF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 197,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 194,594 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 194,594 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 194,072 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 193,497 miles

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

emergency fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 193,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible replaced hid bulb with h7 standard (4.1.4 (c))

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

emergency fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 191,855 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 191,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted in reflector lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 188,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced lower ball joint bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 188,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced lower ball joint bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 188,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 187,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 185,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 183,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 183,088 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 163,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 142,246 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 141,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,359 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 96,316 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,512 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

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 ZFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO08 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

LO08 ZFF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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