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VN08 LGK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 110,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 81,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 81,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 59,841 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 46,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 25 May 2021 46,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 41,515 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 39,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both tyre sidewalls damaged

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 39,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Both tyre sidewalls damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 37,704 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 35,535 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 32,547 miles

Front no plate cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 24,850 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 29 May 2014 17,901 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 10,758 miles

front fog lights unable to switch off

Pass 21 May 2012 8,794 miles

b/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 6,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 6,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN08 LGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN08 LGK, 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 VN08 LGK registered?

VN08 LGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is VN08 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 LGK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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