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X208 UOW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,181 mi
Last recorded146,181 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 146,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 138,638 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 138,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 129,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,334 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limit

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch lip

pin hole in rear silencer welded joint

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,146 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank strap rusty

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

oil leak present

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2011 120,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

fuel tank strap rusty

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

oil leak present

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,254 miles

cargo area loaded

fuel tank strap rusty

various body defects

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 109,393 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 101,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

mil light on

Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,833 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Nov 2007 93,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,033 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 85,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 71,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 71,265 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X208 UOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Yellow 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 X208 UOW, 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 X208 UOW registered?

X208 UOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X208 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X208 UOW 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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