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W98 XCA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,070 mi
Last recorded137,070 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 XCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,070 miles

EPC warning lamp staying on

N/S door mirror held on with cable ties

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

freeplay felt at steering wheel

odd tyres fitted front 165/70/13 rear 175/70/13

oil leak

tail gate corroded

temp lock on fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 137,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

EPC warning lamp staying on

N/S door mirror held on with cable ties

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

freeplay felt at steering wheel

odd tyres fitted front 165/70/13 rear 175/70/13

oil leak

tail gate corroded

temp lock on fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,732 miles

engine oil on min level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror insecure & held on with tape

N/S/F wiper split on ends

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

slight freeplay & knock felt at steering wheel

temp fuel cap fitted & poor seal

Fail 9 Jun 2015 131,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door mirror insecure & held on with tape

N/S/F wiper split on ends

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

engine oil on min level

slight freeplay & knock felt at steering wheel

temp fuel cap fitted & poor seal

Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,462 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both head lights have poor patterns

engine oil leak

ns door mirror broken/insecure

slight play in steering column top bush/steering wheel

temp fuel cap fitted, seal in poor condition

wipers dont park

Fail 16 Jun 2014 126,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

both head lights have poor patterns

engine oil leak

ns door mirror broken/insecure

slight play in steering column top bush/steering wheel

temp fuel cap fitted, seal in poor condition

wipers dont park

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,152 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust rusty/corroded

ns door mirror broken/loose

os electric window inop

os front brake binding slightly

os head light has poor pattern

tailgate handle sticks in open position

windscreen chipped zone B

Fail 14 Jun 2013 121,152 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust rusty/corroded

ns door mirror broken/loose

os electric window inop

os front brake binding slightly

os head light has poor pattern

tailgate handle sticks in open position

windscreen chipped zone B

Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,325 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front headlamp pattern poor

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 115,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake servo pipe rubbing on bulkhead screw

Centre exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front headlamp pattern poor

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,425 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust blow from front down pipe flexy joint

ns repeater loose

ns wiper blade split

os electric window inop

os head light poor pattern

os sill damaged

slight play in steering column (lift)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 110,425 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust blow from front down pipe flexy joint

ns repeater loose

ns wiper blade split

os electric window inop

os head light poor pattern

os sill damaged

slight play in steering column (lift)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 107,560 miles

front pads worn? FULL BRAKE TEST RECOMMENDED

keep an eye on tyres wearing

oil leaks

serpentine belt worn

slight wear wishbone bushes

temp' fuel cap fitted. NOT FOR PERMENANT USE AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE FASTEND TIGHTLY ! NOT IN A LOOSE STATE AS FOUND TESTING THE VEHICLE.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 107,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front pads worn? FULL BRAKE TEST RECOMMENDED

keep an eye on tyres wearing

oil leaks

serpentine belt worn

slight wear wishbone bushes

temp' fuel cap fitted. NOT FOR PERMENANT USE AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE FASTEND TIGHTLY ! NOT IN A LOOSE STATE AS FOUND TESTING THE VEHICLE.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,362 miles

both front indicators faded

n/s/r baby seat fitted cant fully inspect seat belt.

o/s outter sill damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 97,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front indicators faded

n/s/r baby seat fitted cant fully inspect seat belt.

o/s outter sill damaged.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 86,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,390 miles

front pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2006 68,552 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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W98 XCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W98 XCA, 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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W98 XCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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