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LY08 FLZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 106,169 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 106,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 94,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn low *** advise attention ***. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 88,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,429 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lens poor condition

front flexi pipe blowing

Fail 31 May 2023 80,414 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lens poor condition

front flexi pipe blowing

Pass 26 May 2022 73,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front headlamp poor beam image

Pass 1 Jun 2021 62,170 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre near inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 62,170 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre near inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front pipe exhaust flex blowing

handbrake have long travel

rear box exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 42,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 38,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 18,070 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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LY08 FLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LY08 FLZ, 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 LY08 FLZ registered?

LY08 FLZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 FLZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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