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X998 HLC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 HLC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 57,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,781 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,965 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 13,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,181 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,584 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine eva. hose disconnected

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,136 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)

offside rear tyre tread has cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,485 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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X998 HLC 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 X998 HLC, 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 X998 HLC registered?

X998 HLC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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