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CX08 GNU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,984 mi
Last recorded102,984 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 GNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,984 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 99,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 89,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 89,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 85,189 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 85,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 82,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 75,200 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 75,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 72,684 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,769 miles

dampness around nearside front shockabsorber

rear number plate damaged

some markings on windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

slight warp nearside front brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,228 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

under vehicle covers fitted

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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CX08 GNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX08 GNU, 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 CX08 GNU registered?

CX08 GNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CX08 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 GNU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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