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W332 RET

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,305 mi
Last recorded127,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW332 RET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 127,305 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake long travel

rear floor starting too corrod

undercovers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake long travel

rear floor starting too corrod

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 122,856 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 122,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear perished on side wall

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor under seat (6.1.B.2)

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

brake performance for parking brake is just within limits

Pass 20 May 2016 119,737 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,026 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,839 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,412 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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W332 RET is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W332 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 W332 RET registered?

W332 RET is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W332 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W332 RET shows 21 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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