2008 SEAT Ibiza 1.9L Diesel · LB08 LCB
2008 SEAT Ibiza (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 191,046 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 LCB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 191,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 LCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Ibiza (LB08 LCB) between June 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LB08 LCB Mileage History
- 17/06/201124,998 mi
- 19/06/201241,450 mi+16,452 mi
- 25/06/201241,450 mi
- 17/05/201356,774 mi+15,324 mi
- 28/05/201471,447 mi+14,673 mi
- 28/05/201471,447 mi
- 28/05/201584,643 mi+13,196 mi
- 23/05/201698,257 mi+13,614 mi
- 26/05/201698,257 mi
- 09/06/2017113,678 mi+15,421 mi
- 08/06/2018127,967 mi+14,289 mi
- 12/06/2019140,652 mi+12,685 mi
- 12/06/2019140,652 mi
- 18/05/2020150,050 mi+9,398 mi
- 08/06/2020150,207 mi+157 mi
- 14/08/2021157,557 mi+7,350 mi
- 17/09/2022175,697 mi+18,140 mi
- 23/11/2023184,190 mi+8,493 mi
- 24/11/2023184,201 mi+11 mi
- 24/02/2025191,046 mi+6,845 mi
- 24/02/2025191,046 mi
Average of roughly 12,128 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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