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V42 MGO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,515 mi
Last recorded126,515 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 MGO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,515 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 126,408 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty operating front wipers when switched on!!! (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,852 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 96,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,522 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 91,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 54,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 54,731 miles

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

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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V42 MGO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V42 MGO, 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 V42 MGO registered?

V42 MGO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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