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CA08 XXZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,777 mi
Last recorded105,777 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XXZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 105,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,959 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 91,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 90,234 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2020 89,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,214 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 81,214 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,516 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,843 miles

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,841 miles

Offside 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)

Coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 70,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 70,531 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 59,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 27 May 2015 59,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,335 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,416 miles

FRONT PAQDS 60 TO 70% WORN

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR ACROSS WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,791 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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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CA08 XXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 XXZ, 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 CA08 XXZ registered?

CA08 XXZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is CA08 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 XXZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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