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CV08 XLB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XLB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 93,908 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 86,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,069 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 75,059 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 68,680 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault epc light on (7.12 (e))

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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear revers light inop

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,218 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 47,934 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 47,916 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,870 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 19,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,922 miles

Both front brake back plates deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 14,872 miles

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

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

Both front brake back plates deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,334 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 8,801 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,801 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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CV08 XLB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CV08 XLB, 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 CV08 XLB registered?

CV08 XLB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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