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X497 ACB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,000 mi
Last recorded11,000 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 ACB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,000 miles

LIGHT COSMETIC DAMAGE TO VARIOUS BODY PANELS.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 11,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

LIGHT COSMETIC DAMAGE TO VARIOUS BODY PANELS.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,983 miles

GENERAL POOR BODY CONDITION.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 10,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

GENERAL POOR BODY CONDITION.

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 10,773 miles

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE

GENERAL MILD BODYWORK DAMAGE

Fail 21 Oct 2011 10,773 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE

GENERAL MILD BODYWORK DAMAGE

Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,484 miles

THE O/S MIRROR BACK IS MISSING

Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 9,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,658 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 6,870 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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X497 ACB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X497 ACB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X497 ACB?

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What year was X497 ACB registered?

X497 ACB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X497 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 ACB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X497 ACB have outstanding finance?

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