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LR08 BFX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 65,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.45 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 52,470 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 49,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Coolant leak ()

O/S/F inner wheel arch liner damaged.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,929 miles

Coolant leak ()

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 44,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,172 miles

Both front inner wheel arch liners in poor condition.

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 42,170 miles

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

Both front inner wheel arch liners in poor condition.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level low

Fail 6 Nov 2018 38,146 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level low

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,387 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,737 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2015 23,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,706 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 19,706 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,463 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR08 BFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR08 BFX, 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 LR08 BFX registered?

LR08 BFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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