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XX03 LMZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 LMZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 139,534 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 139,534 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 134,064 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust severe corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 127,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 111,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,302 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,679 miles

Coolant leak under engine ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

both rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,240 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,627 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,627 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,089 miles

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

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

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

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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XX03 LMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XX03 LMZ, 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 XX03 LMZ registered?

XX03 LMZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 December 2008.

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