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V419 GCS

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,068 mi
Last recorded16,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 GCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 16,068 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

all suspension rusty

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 3,202 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 2,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 93,274 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,518 miles

Advise heat shield loose

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 88,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Advise heat shield loose

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,654 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,654 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 63,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 58,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 58,656 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers seat runners worn - knocking

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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V419 GCS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V419 GCS, 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 V419 GCS registered?

V419 GCS is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V419 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V419 GCS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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