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LS08 NZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,651 mi
Last recorded182,651 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 NZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 182,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 181,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 179,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 172,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,891 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 157,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 146,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,363 miles

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Wipers smear screen

Fail 31 Mar 2018 139,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside front tyre side wall has slight damage no cords exposed at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smear screen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,460 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes weak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 86,344 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs badly corroded replacement advised

offside rear tyre worn uneven prompt replacement advised

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,683 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,953 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 NZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

LS08 NZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LS08 NZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 NZU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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