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V558 DRB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 DRB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,903 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake has slight side to side movement

n/s door inside handle broken in half but can just still be opened

n/s lower of screen cracked but not within drivers view of road

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,460 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight crack in windscreen which is behind wiper blade when sitting in drivers seat

Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate slightly damaged

slight crack in windscreen which is behind wiper blade when sitting in drivers seat

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 68,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 144,711 miles

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 3 Mar 2006 132,724 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 132,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak

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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V558 DRB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V558 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.

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What year was V558 DRB registered?

V558 DRB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2000.

Is V558 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 DRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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