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X521 FPO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 FPO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 128,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose clamp (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre poor condition

temp warning light flashing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 119,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 116,656 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 116,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 114,053 miles

Battery Insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 114,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery Insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 110,665 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2011 110,665 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 110,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 110,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 107,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,982 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,986 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X521 FPO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X521 FPO, 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 X521 FPO registered?

X521 FPO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X521 FPO safe to buy?

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