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X976 XPW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 XPW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 128,666 miles

handbrake long travel

front shockabsorbers damping a little weak

offside door mirror assy in poor condition

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bush

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2014 128,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shockabsorbers damping a little weak

handbrake long travel

offside door mirror assy in poor condition

play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bush

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2013 118,519 miles

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

handbrake long travel

nearside front tyre tread worn low

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bush

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,519 miles

handbrake long travel

nearside front tyre tread worn low

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod bush

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,104 miles

cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake imbalance-offside effort lower

handbrake long travel

slight play in front anti-roll bar nearside outer bush

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,104 miles

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

cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake imbalance-offside effort lower

handbrake long travel

slight play in front anti-roll bar nearside outer bush

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 106,508 miles

cuts to nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls-no cords exposed

handbrake long travel

offside front brake disc slightly warped/distorted

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2010 95,383 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in rack

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 95,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brakes have a 19% inbalance

Front discs heavly worn

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in rack

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brakes binding

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear tyre has wall damage

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

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

Rear number plate faded and marked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,232 miles

Both front brakes binding

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Nearside rear tyre has wall damage

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

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

Rear number plate faded and marked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,327 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 48,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,441 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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X976 XPW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X976 XPW, 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 X976 XPW registered?

X976 XPW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 2000.

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