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LS08 FRK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,514 mi
Last recorded148,514 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FRK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 140,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,846 miles

N/s rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cords

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,199 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre has slight tear in side wall but not going down to cords.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,569 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,110 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,720 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,092 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,092 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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LS08 FRK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS08 FRK, 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 LS08 FRK registered?

LS08 FRK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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