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LX08 VTA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 VTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light glass is smashed

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light glass is smashed

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,392 miles

OSR tyre pressure low.

Fail 5 Mar 2016 80,392 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drumstick. (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre pressure low.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 67,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,309 miles

exhaust back box is badly corroded! (advise replacement)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box is badly corroded! (advise replacement)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,815 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,061 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 40,061 miles

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

noise from rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,635 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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LX08 VTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LX08 VTA, 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 LX08 VTA registered?

LX08 VTA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is LX08 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 VTA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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