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V479 ERF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,565 mi
Last recorded81,565 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 ERF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,565 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 77,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,494 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,494 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,009 miles

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

n/s n/plate light cover missing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s n/plate light cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,844 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,089 miles

advise both front tyres close to legal requirment front pads low /rear silencer outer skin excess corroson

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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V479 ERF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V479 ERF, 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

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What year was V479 ERF registered?

V479 ERF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V479 ERF safe to buy?

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