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W168 XDU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,167 mi
Last recorded165,167 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 XDU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 165,167 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 165,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 159,198 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 153,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 153,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 146,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 146,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 136,673 miles

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

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

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

tyres all worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2008 115,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 75,532 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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W168 XDU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W168 XDU, 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 W168 XDU registered?

W168 XDU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W168 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 XDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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