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LV08 BNE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 BNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front backplates starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back box corroded on exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,681 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 59,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,538 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Nov 2022 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,171 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,812 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum tread area inn3er edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge miunimum tread area, inside edge balde (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in grooves , both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ecp lamp on

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,391 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 44,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on minimum tread depth and area from edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 41,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on minimum tread depth and area from edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,208 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts low with bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 38,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear comp bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts low with bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,958 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)

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,811 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,138 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 8,289 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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LV08 BNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LV08 BNE, 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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LV08 BNE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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