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LV58 CLF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 CLF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 124,799 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,445 miles

Driver inner door handle broken but can still be opened/used

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor and slight blow from flexi pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,166 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle broken in half (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust system poor - flexi pipe broken, centre section join and clamp broken. Exhaust heat shield above rear box poor/broken

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 111,166 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inner door handle broken in half (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust system poor - flexi pipe broken, centre section join and clamp broken. Exhaust heat shield above rear box poor/broken

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 105,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 100,321 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 100,318 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,669 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,374 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 74,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,792 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2015 64,967 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,067 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres damaged on outer side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,183 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 40,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LV58 CLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV58 CLF, 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 LV58 CLF registered?

LV58 CLF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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