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LY08 FMG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FMG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,588 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 95,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,227 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,795 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,795 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 63,927 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 63,923 miles

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

spring

Pass 21 May 2021 61,023 miles

Front to rear exhaust systems badly corroded .

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim, in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket seeping oil, on to exhaust, should replace a.s,.a.p (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

cooling resorvoir cracked , leak badly,replace a.s.a.p.

drivver side wiper blade smearing screen , should replace.

parking brake level travel high, should investigate and adjust.

Pass 8 May 2019 56,995 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,719 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,250 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,578 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,458 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perishing

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

front registration plate damage

front windscreen has a sticker

Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,801 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,344 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge - 195/55 15

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,608 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 FMG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

LY08 FMG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LY08 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 FMG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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