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X497 RDS

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 RDS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 55,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,808 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,808 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,679 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,788 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,788 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Drivers door internal handle damaged.

Engine management warning light staying on.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,383 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 38,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,136 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RDS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X497 RDS, 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 RDS?

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What year was X497 RDS registered?

X497 RDS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X497 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 RDS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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