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V285 EEN

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,848 mi
Last recorded142,848 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 EEN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2013 142,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear axle bush lifting.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 142,848 miles

Offside rear axle bush lifting.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,713 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,713 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 126,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 109,456 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 109,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,077 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 79,716 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 68,335 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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V285 EEN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V285 EEN, 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

How do I check the history of V285 EEN?

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What year was V285 EEN registered?

V285 EEN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V285 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 EEN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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