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2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,442 mi
Last recorded163,442 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 URL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 163,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 163,431 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 143,135 miles

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

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

drivers inside handle damaged but still opens door

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 143,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers inside handle damaged but still opens door

front brake discs are slightly pitted

oil leak at engine from filter

Pass 9 Dec 2010 128,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2010 128,645 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 114,638 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 24 Nov 2009 114,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,815 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 72,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 72,267 miles

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

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

slight free play detected in handbrake cable

Pass 26 Nov 2005 65,036 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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X166 URL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X166 URL, 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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X166 URL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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