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V501 DRB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 DRB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,219 miles

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight leak on n/s rear shock absorber

Fail 10 Jan 2012 117,930 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s front wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

slight leak on n/s rear shock absorber

Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,888 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

nail in o/s rear tyre. If punctured,not repairable

o/s rear brake pipe deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2009 89,609 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating slightly

n/s front wiper blade torn

signs of corrosion to both sides rear outer brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,689 miles

battery week

both rear tyres slightly distorted

n/s/lower suspension arm inner rear bush pulling out

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2009 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery week

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly distorted

front brake pads appear worn

n/s/lower suspension arm inner rear bush pulling out

rear wiper blade insucure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,769 miles

signs of deterioration to n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 27 Dec 2006 64,826 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

n/s/f wiper blade torn

rear bushes deteriorating on both front suspension arms

Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,913 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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V501 DRB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V501 DRB, 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 V501 DRB registered?

V501 DRB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V501 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 DRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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