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LV08 BPO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,661 mi
Last recorded73,661 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 BPO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,638 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,890 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 65,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,463 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,291 miles

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread and is perished 195/55/15

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,289 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is low on tread and is perished 195/55/15

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and also cracked and perished 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished 195/55/15

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2019 53,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lights up when brake pedal depressed (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All light up when sidelights are on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished 195/55/15

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2017 50,201 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 46,842 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 46,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 42,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 35,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,535 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,712 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 BPO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BPO, 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 LV08 BPO registered?

LV08 BPO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is LV08 BPO safe to buy?

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