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LP08 DDZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,282 mi
Last recorded107,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 DDZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 107,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2026 107,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 104,472 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 104,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,849 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 100,847 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 96,286 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 92,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 88,762 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 84,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,422 miles

drivers seat back folding mechanism inop

front lower arm bushes cracked

o/s washer aim low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 82,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant level below min

drivers seat back folding mechanism inop

front lower arm bushes cracked

o/s washer aim low

radiator leaking

rear silencer corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 19 May 2015 77,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin is coming off

front tyres are wearing unevenly advise tracking

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 19 May 2015 77,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin is coming off

front tyres are wearing unevenly advise tracking

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 30 May 2014 72,596 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 72,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,878 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 43,767 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sidelight inop

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,305 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 23,305 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LP08 DDZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LP08 DDZ, 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

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What year was LP08 DDZ registered?

LP08 DDZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is LP08 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 DDZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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