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CE08 CEC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 CEC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,372 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 100,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking servo pipe broken leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Emissions not tested too high unable to messure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering component leaking resiovor pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,163 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 95,163 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,984 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,984 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,902 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres low

Fail 15 Mar 2017 84,902 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear tyres low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,848 miles

both front tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,037 miles

Both front rear lower arm bushes split

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,037 miles

Both front rear lower arm bushes split

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,971 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres bold on inner edges (tracking)

nearside front and offside rear tyres on 2mm

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and offside rear tyres bold on inner edges (tracking)

nearside front and offside rear tyres on 2mm

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,666 miles

front discs rusty and lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,771 miles

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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CE08 CEC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE08 CEC, 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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CE08 CEC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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