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X97 XBX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 74,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,384 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill next to drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill next to drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,384 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill next to drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion door sill next to drain holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,086 miles

Nail o/s/r tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail o/s/r tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,643 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baffles broken up inside rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,413 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,672 miles

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

emmissions only just within limits

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,672 miles

emmissions only just within limits

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 51,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,979 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ headlight beam pattern poor (bulb)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,869 miles

Exhaust rear box outter skin rusty

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)

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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X97 XBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X97 XBX, 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 X97 XBX registered?

X97 XBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X97 XBX safe to buy?

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