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X973 MKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 MKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2011 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,909 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,471 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 40,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust pipe seems to be pointing the wrong way

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,573 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,573 miles

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

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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X973 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X973 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X973 MKL registered?

X973 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X973 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X973 MKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X973 MKL have outstanding finance?

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