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CA57 XZB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,995 mi
Last recorded65,995 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XZB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 65,995 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade/arm missing

Fail 31 Oct 2025 65,995 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))

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

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade/arm missing

Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,183 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 61,182 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,384 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split badly

Fail 10 Nov 2023 57,384 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split badly

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,872 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 49,751 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Lever on caliper not fully returning (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi is worn pulled away

Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi is worn pulled away

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,119 miles

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

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,119 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,144 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 38,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,336 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,347 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 15,968 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA57 XZB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA57 XZB, 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 CA57 XZB registered?

CA57 XZB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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