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XBZ 5540

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,481 mi
Last recorded88,481 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 5540
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 88,481 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 84,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 80,870 miles

Metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 May 2012 80,870 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2011 76,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 70,984 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 70,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,385 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,799 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 58,797 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,561 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2006 53,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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XBZ 5540 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBZ 5540, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XBZ 5540 registered?

XBZ 5540 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is XBZ 5540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 5540 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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