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W457 XKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 116,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 116,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

suspension low

Fail 31 May 2014 116,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

suspernsion low

Fail 15 May 2014 116,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

suspension low

Pass 4 May 2013 112,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,764 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 111,764 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,941 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 93,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 83,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,559 miles

rear offside tyre wearing thin

Fail 13 Oct 2006 67,551 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear offside tyre wearing thin

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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W457 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W457 XKR, 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 W457 XKR registered?

W457 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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