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W312 YTU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 YTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,701 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,568 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,345 miles

offside front wing corroded

offside sill top corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,111 miles

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

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

offside front wing corroded

offside sill top corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,367 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 48,594 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,059 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 YTU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 W312 YTU, 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 W312 YTU registered?

W312 YTU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W312 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W312 YTU 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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