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W33 BCA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,169 mi
Last recorded159,169 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 BCA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle,front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 152,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 143,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 135,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,833 miles

Under covers Engine covers Rear tyre low Front brake pipe

Fail 14 Nov 2017 125,833 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under covers Engine covers Rear tyre low Front brake pipe

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,026 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 106,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 95,885 miles

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

front tyres just rubbing inner arches on lock to lock

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 87,490 miles

Both front tyres just rubbing inner wings very slightly on full lock due to oversize wheels and tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

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

Vehicle lowered to excess where in my opinion not operating steering or suspension correctly

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,490 miles

Both front tyres just rubbing inner wings very slightly on full lock due to oversize wheels and tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroding

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

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

Vehicle lowered to excess where in my opinion not operating steering or suspension correctly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 73,422 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,200 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 62,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small stone chips in windscreen

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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W33 BCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W33 BCA, 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 W33 BCA registered?

W33 BCA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is W33 BCA safe to buy?

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