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W304 BVX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 BVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 110,779 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides floors (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion both floors (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 101,895 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,859 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 89,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 84,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust system mounted incorrectly, tight against car floor, knocking.

Gearbox weep/sweaty

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust system mounted incorrectly, tight against car floor, knocking.

Gearbox weep/sweaty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,968 miles

off side rear beake has restricted free movement

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,918 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,776 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,111 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,111 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,275 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 59,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,749 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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W304 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W304 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 W304 BVX registered?

W304 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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