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V618 EVM

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,876 mi
Last recorded121,876 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,876 miles

Both front seat back rests have free play

Central locking not working

Drivers door panel insecure

Engine oil leak from sump area

Exhaust system has slight leak from rear join

Nearside door key lock insecure

Offside door key lock missing

Seat belts very slow to retract - Offside front / Offside rear / Nearside rear

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 121,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front seat back rests have free play

Central locking not working

Drivers door panel insecure

Engine oil leak from sump area

Exhaust system has slight leak from rear join

Nearside door key lock insecure

Offside door key lock missing

Seat belts very slow to retract - Offside front / Offside rear / Nearside rear

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,458 miles

Clutch heavy - worn

NSF tyre cuts on sidewall

Undertrays missing

central locking not working

Fail 26 Jan 2015 113,418 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Clutch heavy - worn

NSF tyre cuts on sidewall

Undertrays missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

central locking not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 103,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 103,533 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 103,495 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,426 miles

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

front brake discs worn .

front number plate starting to deteriorate .

o/s front wheel bearing slightley noisy .

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate starting to deteriorate .

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,200 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,778 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,492 miles

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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V618 EVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V618 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 V618 EVM registered?

V618 EVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V618 EVM safe to buy?

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