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X129 BYD

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,315 mi
Last recorded107,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX129 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 107,315 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S and N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 106,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear rubber grommet loose but not detached

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 103,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,728 miles

Front tyres just marking body when in lock

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front tyres just marking body when in lock

Fail 10 Oct 2015 95,588 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard emission not tested (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,632 miles

advise exhaust fouling rear axle.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise exhaust fouling rear axle.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,340 miles

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 26 Oct 2011 81,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,751 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,076 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,682 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 BYD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

X129 BYD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X129 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X129 BYD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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