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W179 NBX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,331 mi
Last recorded108,331 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 108,237 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,064 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 79,868 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 79,605 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,826 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 30 Jun 2008 66,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,132 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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W179 NBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W179 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 W179 NBX registered?

W179 NBX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W179 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 NBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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