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X596 WCU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s & o/s front tyres splitting outer sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2013 106,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s & o/s front tyres splitting outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,191 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SILENCER SLIGHT RATTLES.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside door mirror case damaged.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper split.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside door mirror case damaged.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper split.

Tail gate not opening.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s mirror plastic broken... clutch worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,973 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s mirror plastic broken... clutch worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,755 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,357 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 41,357 miles

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

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)

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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X596 WCU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X596 WCU, 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 X596 WCU registered?

X596 WCU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X596 WCU safe to buy?

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