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V981 SAC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,001 mi
Last recorded164,001 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 SAC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 164,001 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion in both center outer sills

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded and weeping

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and very low on tread

off side front tyre worn on edges,low on tread and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2012 158,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advanced corrosion in both center outer sills

center and rear sections of exhaust corroded and weeping

nail in off side rear tyre

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and very low on tread

off side front tyre worn on edges,low on tread and damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2011 156,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 154,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 122,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 122,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,790 miles

slight distortion to both rear tyres

Fail 22 Feb 2007 92,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight distortion to both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,251 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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V981 SAC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V981 SAC, 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 V981 SAC registered?

V981 SAC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 January 2000.

Is V981 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V981 SAC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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