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X129 ABU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 134,697 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 116,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 111,889 miles

suspension springs rusty, various brake pipes rusty,wear in suspension & steering bushes & joints...

Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

suspension springs rusty, various brake pipes rusty,wear in suspension & steering bushes & joints...

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,953 miles

damage on wheel trims no oil showing on dipstick tick over poor

Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage on wheel trims no oil showing on dipstick tick over poor

Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 80,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,546 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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X129 ABU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X129 ABU, 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 X129 ABU registered?

X129 ABU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X129 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X129 ABU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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