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X838 ACF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,403 mi
Last recorded111,403 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 ACF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded and holed

long handbrake travel

offside rear brake pipe corroded

temporary repair to exhaust

underbody corrsion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,355 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 2013 94,578 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,565 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 67,111 miles

Minor exhaust blow from center and rear joints

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,111 miles

Minor exhaust blow from center and rear joints

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,995 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 47,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X838 ACF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X838 ACF, 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 X838 ACF registered?

X838 ACF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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