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W542 XFL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,126 mi
Last recorded82,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,126 miles

possible exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

possible exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,743 miles

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

front pads low discs worn

Fail 2 Jan 2008 69,742 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front pads low discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,954 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,952 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,336 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 61,336 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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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W542 XFL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W542 XFL, 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 W542 XFL registered?

W542 XFL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W542 XFL safe to buy?

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