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W748 XBD

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,856 mi
Last recorded159,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW748 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 159,856 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 159,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 153,590 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 153,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 139,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 129,594 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 116,153 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 116,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2007
Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 65,965 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 65,837 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil level low- Topped up

Passenger rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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W748 XBD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W748 XBD, 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 W748 XBD registered?

W748 XBD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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