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V16 MAP

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,351 mi
Last recorded183,351 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 MAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 183,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EPC LIGHT ON DASH

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR PLATE / N/S/F TYRE3MM / SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE / O/S/R TYRE 3MM SLIGHT CUTTING OUT ON INNER / SLIGHT CORRSION FRONT DISCS / O/S HANDBRAKE LOW

Fail 3 Oct 2012 183,351 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR PLATE / N/S/F TYRE3MM / SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE / O/S/R TYRE 3MM SLIGHT CUTTING OUT ON INNER / SLIGHT CORRSION FRONT DISCS / O/S HANDBRAKE LOW

Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,729 miles

N/S/R TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON OUTTER

REAR PLATE

SLIGHT GEAR BOX LEAK

Fail 13 Oct 2011 172,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R TYRE JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON OUTTER

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR PLATE

SLIGHT GEAR BOX LEAK

Pass 12 Oct 2010 164,174 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 164,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 152,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 179,894 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 179,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 139,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 139,414 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 114,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 114,980 miles

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

front exhaust pipe blowing

n/s front tyre 2mm

rear exhaust pipe badly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 93,072 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 93,071 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front flexi pipe cracked and blowing

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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V16 MAP is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V16 MAP, 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 V16 MAP registered?

V16 MAP is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is V16 MAP safe to buy?

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