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X499 AEU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 AEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 109,052 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)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,357 miles

exhaust flexi poor condition

gearbox leak

n/s wiper split

temperature gauge not working

Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust flexi poor condition

gearbox leak

n/s wiper split

temperature gauge not working

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

temperature guage not working

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

temperature guage not working

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,695 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,699 miles

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

engine missfire

exhaust hitting tunnel

os door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,466 miles

gear box oil leak(drive shaft seal)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,466 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

gear box oil leak(drive shaft seal)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,882 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 56,882 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers mirror loose

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 52,225 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 52,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X499 AEU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X499 AEU, 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 X499 AEU registered?

X499 AEU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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