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X243 AOU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 AOU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,416 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,396 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,940 miles

EPC light on dash

back box outercasing corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel ahs a slight brake bind

oil around engine and gearbox which requires attention

wiper motor requires attention

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EPC light on dash

back box outercasing corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel ahs a slight brake bind

oil around engine and gearbox which requires attention

wiper motor requires attention

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,574 miles

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,402 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front registration plate deteriorating

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,295 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,865 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 34,298 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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X243 AOU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X243 AOU, 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 X243 AOU registered?

X243 AOU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X243 AOU safe to buy?

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