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W169 NBX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,714 mi
Last recorded257,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 257,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front seats and n/s of rear seat, backs wobbly but secure

drivers door interior handle broken off but still useable

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 6 May 2011 257,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front seats and n/s of rear seat, backs wobbly but secure

drivers door interior handle broken off but still useable

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 21 May 2010 248,623 miles

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

brake pedal slightly hard

steering heavey

Fail 18 May 2010 248,623 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly hard

steering heavey

Pass 6 May 2009 234,710 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 234,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 217,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 217,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2007 197,110 miles

Offside mirror cracked,view still good.

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 28 Mar 2006 176,345 miles

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

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

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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W169 NBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W169 NBX, 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 W169 NBX registered?

W169 NBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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