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X106 VWU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,693 mi
Last recorded139,693 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 VWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 110,390 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f bearing slight noise when span

Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,505 miles

ABS WIRES BEHIND WHEELS NOT CORRECTLY SUPPORTED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POORLY SUPORTED BUT NOT CHAFFING AT TIME OFF TEST

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

ABS WIRES BEHIND WHEELS NOT CORRECTLY SUPPORTED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 75,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,535 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 84,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

advise air filter kit not connected properly.

advise engine has oil leak.

advise plastic sheild protecting alternator belt insecure.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 84,008 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 79,861 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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise nearside front tyre catching inner wheel arch shield when in right lock

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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X106 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X106 VWU, 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 X106 VWU registered?

X106 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X106 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X106 VWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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