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VN08 LGW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,368 mi
Last recorded137,368 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 LGW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

park reserve travel near limit

Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,659 miles

o/s steering arm some play

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,949 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 115,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,785 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,725 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad starting to break up due to overheating /discs poor

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray loose

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,410 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 89,410 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,495 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,467 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,405 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,883 miles

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

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

no measureable exhaust emissions

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,489 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,090 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN08 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

VN08 LGW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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