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CX08 XCT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 XCT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,345 miles

Axle heavily coated in underseal

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Subframe heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2025 115,345 miles

Axle heavily coated in underseal

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Subframe heavily coated in underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,828 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box losing its outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 94,762 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 84,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,826 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on inner edges.

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 66,826 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres low tread on inner edges.

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,792 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2014 56,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,748 miles

both front brake discs scored & lip

both front brake pads get lower

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,168 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 XCT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

CX08 XCT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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