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X986 MKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 MKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 137,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clutch operation

o/s number plate bulb missing but plate still fully illuminated from n/s bulb

slight pick up n/s/f brake disc

Fail 14 Nov 2011 130,189 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wishbone arms rear bushes seperating

brakes wasnt tested due to leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2010 118,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 101,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,081 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 99,249 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 97,533 miles

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

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

corrosion/damage on neraside rear arch

damage to nearside front outer sill

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2006 96,133 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2005 93,675 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 93,651 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X986 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X986 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 X986 MKL registered?

X986 MKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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