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X518 KUS

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,669 mi
Last recorded62,669 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 KUS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,669 miles

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion on surface

osf wishbone rear bush splitting and perished

rear no plate starting to delminate

Fail 4 Sep 2015 62,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes have slight corrosion on surface

osf wishbone rear bush splitting and perished

rear no plate starting to delminate

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,728 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,728 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,740 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,837 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 36,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 29,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,083 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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X518 KUS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 X518 KUS, 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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X518 KUS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X518 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X518 KUS shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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