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W179 ULW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 ULW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 34,383 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 32,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 31,160 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 27,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 26,991 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 22,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,006 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,407 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,713 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and out of shape on sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 13,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,930 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 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W179 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

W179 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W179 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 ULW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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