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W299 RET

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 RET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 91,425 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2012 84,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 84,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,564 miles

exhaust leak at front flex joint.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,579 miles

Both wiper blades split

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,733 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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W299 RET is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W299 RET, 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 W299 RET registered?

W299 RET is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W299 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W299 RET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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