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LP08 GBZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,513 mi
Last recorded127,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,513 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight deterioration to both headlamp lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deterioration to rear bushes of both front lower wishbones. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Reasonable amount of play getting close to being excessive. ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 123,621 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 123,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,062 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 122,062 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,654 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 105,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 105,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,795 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,638 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,106 miles

front tyres worn slight on inner edge

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 GBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LP08 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

LP08 GBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LP08 GBZ safe to buy?

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