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M88 LVR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,807 mi
Last recorded107,807 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 107,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,140 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 99,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2022 69,691 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,953 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 55,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 46,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 44,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2017 42,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 42,586 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,988 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (part of cat) (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 28,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 22,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,860 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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M88 LVR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M88 LVR, 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 M88 LVR registered?

M88 LVR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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