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W557 XKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 XKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 122,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Below pump (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 122,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively needs future attention (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both front nearside slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Below pump (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,220 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,407 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,839 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 101,836 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all tyres perished

front brake hoses perished

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,820 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,818 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack covered in oil!

Fail 5 Oct 2011 89,686 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering rack covered in oil!

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,844 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

small stone chips in front screen

Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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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W557 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W557 XKO, 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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W557 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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