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W566 XGG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

24,584 mi
Last recorded24,584 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 XGG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 24,584 miles

Emissions not tested Not carried out due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Ready to fail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S to O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,109 miles

advise exhaust system is corroded but not leaking

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

advise o/s/ n/s front strut cups corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2019 19,131 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 19,131 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 16,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight bulge on sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,029 miles

advise o/s n/s front strut spring cups corroded but not excessive

Fail 22 Feb 2017 16,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise o/s n/s front strut spring cups corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 15,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 14,134 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,774 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 12,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 11,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 10,368 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 8,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 7,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear wiper blade torn

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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W566 XGG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 W566 XGG, 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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W566 XGG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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