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W597 XKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,597 mi
Last recorded132,597 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 XKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 132,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,389 miles

Bth rear tyres perished

OSF Wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bth rear tyres perished

OSF Wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 106,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,677 miles

boot wont open from outside

bottom of radiator/fan cowl slightly loose

front indicators slightly pale

front wiper blades noisy/judder/smear and split at ends

o/s mirror damaged/cover loose

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

poly v belt cracked

rear wiper blade split

service light on

some of 3rd brake light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,677 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot wont open from outside

bottom of radiator/fan cowl slightly loose

front indicators slightly pale

front wiper blades noisy/judder/smear and split at ends

o/s mirror damaged/cover loose

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

poly v belt cracked

rear wiper blade split

service light on

some of 3rd brake light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 81,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,505 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 73,492 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise offside sill damaged but not weakened

Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 46,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W597 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W597 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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What year was W597 XKO registered?

W597 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W597 XKO safe to buy?

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