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V439 FVU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,058 mi
Last recorded67,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 FVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 62,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror has slight movement

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2017 58,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror has slight movement

Offside Rear bumper damaged but not insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,972 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,533 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,065 miles

1 exhaust mounting missing but the exhaust is still secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 48,061 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

1 exhaust mounting missing but the exhaust is still secure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,006 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 41,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,487 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,361 miles

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

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

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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V439 FVU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V439 FVU, 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 V439 FVU registered?

V439 FVU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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