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X538 SRM

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 SRM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,993 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 78,909 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 77,426 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

superficial cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,845 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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X538 SRM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X538 SRM, 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 X538 SRM registered?

X538 SRM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X538 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 SRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X538 SRM have outstanding finance?

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