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X983 MKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,148 mi
Last recorded64,148 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 MKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,691 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,975 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,095 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,680 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,022 miles

Slight play in steering column universal-joint

Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Slight play in steering column universal-joint

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,135 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,482 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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X983 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X983 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.

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What year was X983 MKL registered?

X983 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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