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W168 PFT

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,395 mi
Last recorded83,395 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 PFT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,839 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,329 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,286 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,200 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,120 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2007 36,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,586 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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W168 PFT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W168 PFT, 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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W168 PFT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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