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CX08 XCL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,228 mi
Last recorded136,228 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 126,842 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 126,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 123,156 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 123,156 miles

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

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

Front Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 120,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,608 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 103,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 94,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,296 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 48,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,682 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,885 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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CX08 XCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX08 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

CX08 XCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is CX08 XCL safe to buy?

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