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X209 XBX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,296 mi
Last recorded60,296 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,296 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,222 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 53,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,065 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,298 miles

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

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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X209 XBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 X209 XBX, 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 X209 XBX registered?

X209 XBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X209 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X209 XBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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