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X68 VWU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,748 mi
Last recorded64,748 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 VWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,748 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 56,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,036 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r lens broken no white light

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 27,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,247 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 18,071 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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X68 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X68 VWU, 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 X68 VWU registered?

X68 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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