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V955 DRU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 DRU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear offside and nearside axle bushes worn slightly

steering system slightly rough

Fail 3 Aug 2018 74,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear offside and nearside axle bushes worn slightly

steering system slightly rough

Pass 5 Aug 2017 67,793 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,636 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 55,636 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 46,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,626 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,547 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn and grooved

Both rear tyres approaching legal limit

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Centre exhaust silencer starting to deterioate

Clutch release bearing noisy

Front brake pads getting low

Rear silencer in poor condition

n/s/f lower wishbone rear inner bush starting to seperate from wishbone

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 29,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,076 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 24,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,830 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 21,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,425 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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V955 DRU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V955 DRU, 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 V955 DRU registered?

V955 DRU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V955 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V955 DRU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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