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LR08 BGF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,152 mi
Last recorded88,152 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,152 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 88,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,916 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,894 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 56,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,682 miles

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

slightly exhaust gas leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 43,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 31,167 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 31,129 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 23,662 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 23,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

tread on n/sf less than 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,158 miles

light cracking in tread of each rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2013 16,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light cracking in tread of each rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,215 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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LR08 BGF 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 61.1%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

LR08 BGF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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