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LT08 VYX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VYX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 56,285 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,545 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 48,262 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,582 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,669 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 41,621 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 41,561 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is splitting advise replacement (7.1.2)

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,166 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight tears and had a nail

Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has slight tears and had a nail

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,539 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight tears

offside rear tyre has slight tears

Fail 15 Apr 2013 19,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight tears

offside rear tyre has slight tears

Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,345 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 VYX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT08 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

LT08 VYX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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