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W312 RNC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 RNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,367 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 119,367 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,586 miles

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,519 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wiper blade is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only just passed emissions test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,420 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

x4 inner wheel arches have covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 85,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,382 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 83,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,472 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,944 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 57,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,105 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 36,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 28,984 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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W312 RNC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W312 RNC, 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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W312 RNC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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