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X137 OEV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,786 mi
Last recorded126,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 OEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2013 126,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 126,786 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 125,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accidental damage to bonnet & bumper

nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2012 115,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accidental damage to bonnet & bumper

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and offside rear shock absorbers weak

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,171 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 85,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 85,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 72,117 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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X137 OEV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X137 OEV, 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 X137 OEV registered?

X137 OEV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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