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W952 XKR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 142,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2009 123,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,598 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 106,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 89,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 78,218 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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W952 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W952 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.

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What year was W952 XKR registered?

W952 XKR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W952 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W952 XKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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