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W552 CAY

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,584 mi
Last recorded143,584 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 CAY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 143,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven Low (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired All repairs fiberglass (2.4.A.3)

195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 143,577 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Handbrake low (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All water grommets corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front 185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both inner wishbone bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear 195 / 50 / 15 tyres fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 134,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 134,834 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 127,687 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 100,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 64,435 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 54,574 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 40,390 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W552 CAY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W552 CAY, 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 W552 CAY registered?

W552 CAY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W552 CAY safe to buy?

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