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X495 NRS

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 NRS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,884 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 10 Oct 2011 69,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 64,110 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,034 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 53,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,062 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,062 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,627 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 36,986 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

various brake pipes corroded also nail in n/s rear tyre and scratch to bonnet and dent to n/s front wing and n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2005 32,922 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 32,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X495 NRS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X495 NRS, 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 X495 NRS registered?

X495 NRS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X495 NRS safe to buy?

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