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W118 XCA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,414 mi
Last recorded168,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 XCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,414 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 168,414 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 167,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor pan around bungs. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 163,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak.

Pass 1 May 2015 154,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 147,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 137,984 miles

N/S front tyre cracking on side wall

N/S front wing corroded

O/S front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Jun 2012 137,984 miles

N/S front tyre cracking on side wall

N/S front wing corroded

O/S front tyre cracking on side wall

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,789 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 137,984 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,984 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 137,984 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 137,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 132,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 124,435 miles

front pads 90% worn

wear on both sides of o/s/r tyre walls not excessive

Pass 6 May 2006 114,330 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 114,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 3 May 2005 103,888 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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W118 XCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 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 W118 XCA, 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 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W118 XCA registered?

W118 XCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W118 XCA safe to buy?

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