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W552 XKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 XKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,683 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack end (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,683 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack end (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 87,931 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 87,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 83,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,082 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 80,082 miles

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 39,094 miles

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

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

Offside 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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W552 XKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W552 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

W552 XKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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