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V617 EVM

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,190 miles

All shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill,centre (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 105,190 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping effect

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill,centre (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 105,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside mirror broken

nearside outer sill corroded not to excess

struggled to pass emissions

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 27 Feb 2014 97,914 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,907 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 91,483 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,302 miles

damage to rear bumper and body

parking brake cables deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,302 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to rear bumper and body

parking brake cables deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,604 miles

bumper loose on N/S/R.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,612 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front pipe connection sleeve is cracked, but still secure

Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front pipe connection sleeve is cracked, but still secure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,086 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,669 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,669 miles

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

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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V617 EVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V617 EVM, 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 V617 EVM registered?

V617 EVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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