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W298 XKP

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,905 mi
Last recorded73,905 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 73,905 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Drivers inner door handle broken but still opens door

Fail 12 May 2011 73,895 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Drivers inner door handle broken but still opens door

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,883 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,883 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 60,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside rear coil spring corroded

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,631 miles

offside rear coil spring corroded

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust box outer case corroded

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2007 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY ON FULL LOCK

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,842 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISEY ON FULL LOCK

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W298 XKP is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 W298 XKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W298 XKP registered?

W298 XKP is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W298 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 XKP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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