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W984 XTU

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,000 mi
Last recorded48,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW984 XTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp slightly loose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 47,901 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,807 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,658 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 47,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR FLOOR CORRODED/HOLED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced REAR FLOOR CORRODED/HOLED. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged LEAKING. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS MISSING. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 47,073 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged NO GLASS. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE. ()

Oil leak GEARBOX. ()

Fail 2 May 2018 47,071 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

MAJOR AIR LEAK TO ENGINE.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged NO GLASS. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE. ()

Oil leak GEARBOX. ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,474 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 46,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,846 miles

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,846 miles

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,005 miles

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE UNCLIPPED AT CENTRE.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,005 miles

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE UNCLIPPED AT CENTRE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,588 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,355 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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W984 XTU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W984 XTU, 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 W984 XTU registered?

W984 XTU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W984 XTU safe to buy?

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