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LT08 VYV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,868 mi
Last recorded188,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VYV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 188,868 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dirty/frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + cut

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

Offside macpherson strut top mounting bearing assembly worn

inspection message on

Fail 8 Jun 2026 188,868 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dirty/frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + cut

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

Offside macpherson strut top mounting bearing assembly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

inspection message on

Pass 17 Jun 2025 178,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 178,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,906 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 158,863 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 130,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,229 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 96,229 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 48,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,416 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,475 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,719 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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LT08 VYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT08 VYV, 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 LT08 VYV registered?

LT08 VYV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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