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X973 RST

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,158 mi
Last recorded38,158 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 RST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,158 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,157 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,035 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RST is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X973 RST, 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 RST registered?

X973 RST is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X973 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for X973 RST shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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