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V173 LDF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,922 mi
Last recorded164,922 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 LDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 164,922 miles

cuts in n/s/f outer tyrewall

front btrake discs weraring.front inner pads low?

o/s/f underbody tray insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2011 164,905 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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)

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

cuts in n/s/f outer tyrewall

front btrake discs weraring.front inner pads low?

o/s/f underbody tray insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2010 153,708 miles

both dip beam patterns poor

evidence of posible fluid leak under vehicle o/s chassis,floor and fuel tank damp

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 145,234 miles

front brake discs worn

both front tyres and off side rear wearing on inner shoulders

off side front wishbone rear rubber deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2008 130,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in offside & nearside rear axle bush

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 20 Aug 2008 130,504 miles

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

play in offside & nearside rear axle bush

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,969 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 114,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 91,117 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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V173 LDF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V173 LDF, 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 V173 LDF registered?

V173 LDF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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