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LY08 SWW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 126,192 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 126,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 121,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,737 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 110,381 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 93,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,091 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door difficult to open from the inside. needs attention (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,031 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door difficult to open from the inside. needs attention (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,383 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door difficult to open from inside, needs attention.. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,146 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,001 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre crack on tread and sidwall section (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sligth oil leak from sump area

Fail 17 Nov 2014 37,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,754 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 SWW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

LY08 SWW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is LY08 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 SWW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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