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R2 LPC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 178,996 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 177,098 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 165,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 156,459 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged stalk surround missing still works ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust support temporary repair

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv gaiter small hole

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 145,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv gaiter small hole

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

centre rear belt clip cover missing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,357 miles

engine noisey dew to air filter

Fail 8 Jan 2019 123,353 miles

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

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

engine noisey dew to air filter

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,232 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,407 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,774 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,497 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid reqs changing

service light on

Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,309 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

brake fluid reqs changing

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,721 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 50,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,000 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2011 34,082 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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R2 LPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R2 LPC, 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 R2 LPC registered?

R2 LPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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