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LP08 DFD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,365 mi
Last recorded129,365 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 DFD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,165 miles

Central exhaust clamp has corroded through

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned trapped behind wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 122,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust clamp has corroded through

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned trapped behind wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 113,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1657014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing undulating tread .May be starting to go out of shape .2mm tread on inside. 1657014 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing evidence of chafing against spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr not as good as osr (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr not as good as osr (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp is damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,709 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,015 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,015 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to read

Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions too clean to read

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,550 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,436 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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LP08 DFD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFD, 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 LP08 DFD registered?

LP08 DFD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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