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XBZ 5588

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

150,122 mi
Last recorded150,122 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 5588
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 150,122 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre stoplight inop.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

play in n/s steering arm.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 149,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre stoplight inop.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

play in n/s steering arm.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,950 miles

front brake discs worn

play in nearside steering rack inner joint/trackrod end

Fail 29 Jun 2015 141,531 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,311 miles

oil leak

all brake pipes to compensastor slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight blow on ehaust middle and rear

Fail 30 Jun 2014 136,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pipes to compensastor slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak

slight blow on ehaust middle and rear

Pass 13 Jun 2013 126,516 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 122,025 miles

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

Exhaust system very close fitting to chassis

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 122,024 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system very close fitting to bodywork

Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,318 miles

high level stop inop

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osf caliper dust covers missing

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 117,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level stop inop

nsf tyre sidewall cut

osf caliper dust covers missing

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 111,738 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 May 2009 106,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 106,557 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 98,942 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 98,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 May 2007 89,723 miles

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

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 24 May 2007 89,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 26 May 2006 74,454 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 74,454 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

center stop light dull

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 5588 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 5588, 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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XBZ 5588 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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