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X897 NKK

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,588 mi
Last recorded105,588 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 NKK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,588 miles

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

both wing mirror covers damaged

rear axle rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2015 105,584 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and cracking

nearside wing mirror insecure

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and cracking

slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,473 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,035 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 93,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,179 miles

nearside wiper torn, offside front shocker weak, offside front tyre on limit and close to failure

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside wiper torn, offside front shocker weak, offside front tyre on limit and close to failure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,751 miles

Advise drivers door mirror security

EPC light on?

Front brake pads.

O/S/F tyre close to tread limit

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,402 miles

fixing bolt snapped bonnet catch

poor bonnet catch allignment due to accident damage.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 650,003 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 650,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,976 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 52,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,160 miles

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

nearside door mirror taped up

nearside headlight has one bracket broken

offside headlight has one bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2006 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside door mirror taped up

nearside headlight has one bracket broken

offside headlight has one bracket broken

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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X897 NKK is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 X897 NKK, 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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X897 NKK is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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