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W689 XGE

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 XGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 132,908 miles

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

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

N/S/F outer wing slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F washer not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 132,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

N/S/F outer wing slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S/F washer not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 123,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 106,389 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,972 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 86,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,780 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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W689 XGE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W689 XGE, 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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W689 XGE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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