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X997 WAU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 WAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 82,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight air leak on engine

Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,027 miles

slight air leak on engine

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,925 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,925 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,024 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 64,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,952 miles

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

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

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 3 Nov 2005 45,660 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,660 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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X997 WAU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X997 WAU, 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 X997 WAU registered?

X997 WAU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X997 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 WAU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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