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V554 DLA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1381cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 DLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,381cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,471 miles

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

tailpipe damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2009 87,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tailpipe damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tailpipe damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tailpipe damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 73,368 miles

front brake discs worn

slight damage offside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2007 73,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 64,407 miles

slight blow centre exhaust join

Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tailpipe damaged

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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V554 DLA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,381cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V554 DLA, 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 V554 DLA registered?

V554 DLA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V554 DLA safe to buy?

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