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LV08 KFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,676 mi
Last recorded141,676 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at bottom corroded but inner strength is all good (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,804 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 132,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,825 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,720 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,593 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light is on

rear silencer is in poorcondition

Fail 4 Jun 2015 87,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light is on

rear silencer is in poorcondition

Pass 30 May 2014 74,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,214 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2013 64,837 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2012 54,107 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 54,107 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,166 miles

n/s/rear tyre is low on outside

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 KFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV08 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

LV08 KFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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