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LS08 FSE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,644 mi
Last recorded162,644 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FSE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 162,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 149,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 134,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 120,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,060 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 104,635 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,554 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,911 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 FSE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LS08 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

LS08 FSE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LS08 FSE safe to buy?

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