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V131 DBU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,285 mi
Last recorded46,285 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor near rubber bungs (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor near rubber floor bung (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 46,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor near rubber bungs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor near rubber floor bung (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,945 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,112 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 33,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,797 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 31,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 28,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 19,667 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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V131 DBU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 V131 DBU, 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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V131 DBU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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