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W704 XKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 XKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 142,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 142,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 132,233 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 132,233 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside lower windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,560 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 112,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,708 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 101,556 miles

Emissions not tested Due to leaking exhaust system. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint at front, centre silencer and centre to rear joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to inner flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,092 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,179 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,544 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,456 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,790 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,644 miles

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

damage to n/s/r door

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,407 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,801 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W704 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W704 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 W704 XKO registered?

W704 XKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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