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X17 CEA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests42 (29 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 CEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

29 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,645 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 107,645 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 62,674 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted splitter is damaged on the osf corner its created two sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling body link has been replaced with after market type its too short (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling body link has been replaced with aftermarket type its too short (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner side wall is cracking badly strong advisory 215 45 17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top mount noisy on lock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner side wall cracking badly nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

front pipe flex poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2025 100,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 54,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring adjuster securing bolt missing but not insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,229 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 87,650 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 87,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,556 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,185 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 45,181 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,487 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,475 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 30,779 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 30,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 29,886 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 29,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,977 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 28,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,145 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,284 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,215 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 15,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,821 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 25,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,224 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 22,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,659 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,964 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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X17 CEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X17 CEA, 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 X17 CEA registered?

X17 CEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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