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LS57 TWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,335 mi
Last recorded107,335 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,540 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake servo hose cracked but not leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,553 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,656 miles

N/S/F Inner CV gaiter deteriorated.

N/S/R Inner position lamp inoperative.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 73,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust blow at front section area.

N/S/F Inner CV gaiter deteriorated.

N/S/R Inner position lamp inoperative.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,719 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Front tyres worn.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 58,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust blow at front section area.

Front tyres worn.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,365 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area.

O/S Number plate lamp inoperative.

O/S/R Inner side light inoperative.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 55,309 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust blow at front section area.

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

O/S/R Inner side light inoperative.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 39,005 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,825 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,976 miles

front screen very marked

o/s front lower suspension arm rear bush is split and very worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,916 miles

front screen is very marked

Pass 10 Dec 2012 22,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,404 miles

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

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

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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LS57 TWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS57 TWV, 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 LS57 TWV registered?

LS57 TWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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