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W185 ULW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 ULW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 145,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on will not stop (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 143,443 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 137,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,682 miles

slight underside surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 115,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 110,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,790 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 101,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,696 miles

Same advises as test number 330711047471.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 97,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both wishbone bushes cracking.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,818 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front shock wet

Pass 3 Aug 2005 77,581 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 77,574 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front screen cracked! †uneven increase rate & imbalance rear service brake!

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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W185 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W185 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 W185 ULW registered?

W185 ULW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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