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LR58 VBE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,811 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose

Offside Rear Shocker cover loose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,290 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose

Offside Rear Shocker cover loose

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,133 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 64,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,308 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,823 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

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

both rear tyres slightly perished also slightly raised tread

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2018 56,559 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inop

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

both rear tyres slightly perished also slightly raised tread

slight movement in rear axle bushes

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,211 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,397 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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LR58 VBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR58 VBE, 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 LR58 VBE registered?

LR58 VBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LR58 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 VBE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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