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LY08 FMD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FMD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,413 miles

Offside Front brake backplate corroded and insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2025 71,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front brake backplate corroded and insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,948 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 69,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,086 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 61,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 4 Nov 2016 47,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 36,371 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 23 May 2015 36,371 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

nsf and osf lower arm rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,091 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,750 miles

nearside front tyre cut to tread area / sidewall damage / devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge / sidewall damage

Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut to tread area / sidewall damage / devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge / sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FMD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

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

Is LY08 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 FMD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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