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W526 UEL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,195 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 104,195 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 77,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,915 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

slight blow on middle and rear exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,743 miles

engine breather pipe split

offside front suspension bush starting to de bond

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,415 miles

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

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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W526 UEL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W526 UEL, 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 W526 UEL registered?

W526 UEL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 March 2000.

Is W526 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 UEL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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