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W298 BVX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 BVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 77,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system heavily deterioated/corroded

n/s/r wheel arch damaged/corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 77,322 miles

exhaust system heavily deterioated/corroded

n/s/r wheel arch damaged/corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 65,774 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 25 May 2010 62,059 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r of car dented

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

rear tail gate wont open

Fail 17 May 2010 62,002 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front discs lipped and pitted

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 20 May 2009 58,956 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 58,954 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 May 2008 55,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 52,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,820 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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W298 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 W298 BVX, 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 W298 BVX registered?

W298 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W298 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 BVX 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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