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V657 JKG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,593 mi
Last recorded92,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 JKG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,593 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,593 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Offside front lower wing panel holed and sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, rear rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,839 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Play in linkage pivot (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front inner door handle broken but can be opened

Play in nearside front seat runners

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Play in linkage pivot (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front inner door handle broken but can be opened

Play in nearside front seat runners

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,600 miles

Offside front inner door handle broken, but able to open door

Play in nearside seat runners

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front inner door handle broken but able to open door

Play in nearside front seat runners

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 81,553 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front inner door handle broken but able to open door

Play in nearside front seat runners

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,562 miles

Corrosion in metal fuel tank strap

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front inner door handle broken, but able to open door

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion in metal fuel tank strap

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front inner door handle broken, but able to open door

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,086 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 58,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,254 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 52,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,110 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,074 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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V657 JKG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V657 JKG, 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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V657 JKG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 February 2000.

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