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W566 XKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,647 mi
Last recorded43,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 43,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 43,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 43,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 41,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 41,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 40,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 40,482 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 39,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 38,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,238 miles

osr brake noisy

Pass 22 May 2014 36,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,772 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,535 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 29,585 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 27,805 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,374 miles

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 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W566 XKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W566 XKR registered?

W566 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W566 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W566 XKR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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