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V949 JMA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,189 mi
Last recorded75,189 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 JMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 49,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,289 miles

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,531 miles

n/s & o/s front w/bone bushes bonding starting to break away

Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,531 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s & o/s front w/bone bushes bonding starting to break away

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,283 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 31,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V949 JMA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V949 JMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V949 JMA registered?

V949 JMA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V949 JMA safe to buy?

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