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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust pipe flexi detiorating
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust pipe flexi detiorating
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Central Rear heat shield loose
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
back box corroded
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CX08 XCS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 CX08 XCS, 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 XCS registered?
CX08 XCS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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