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CF08 CTE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 CTE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 110,478 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2022 103,327 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed out completely (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever needs adjusting

Smell of anti freeze, header tank empty

Fail 11 May 2022 103,327 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed out completely (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever needs adjusting

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Smell of anti freeze, header tank empty

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2 L washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 98,394 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake disc inner faces corroded/worn

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2020 92,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded/worn

park brake lever travel high

park brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small chips, one outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges,offside front tyre close to limit

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,603 miles

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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CF08 CTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CF08 CTE, 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 CF08 CTE registered?

CF08 CTE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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