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X299 XCL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 129,783 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 129,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,231 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 111,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 101,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,312 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,368 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,806 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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X299 XCL 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 76.9%.

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 X299 XCL, 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 X299 XCL registered?

X299 XCL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X299 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X299 XCL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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