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W353 YGJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,930 mi
Last recorded82,930 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 YGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,930 miles

Both offside tyres are worn low (3mm).

Corrosion around rear floorpan drain plugs.

No oil reading on the dipstick. Engine noise.

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint.

Play in wiper linkage.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 82,874 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both offside tyres are worn low (3mm).

Corrosion around rear floorpan drain plugs.

No oil reading on the dipstick. Engine noise.

Play in O/S/F lower ball joint.

Play in wiper linkage.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,362 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Play in wiper linkage.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in wiper linkage.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 44,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,328 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,324 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,128 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear number plate water ingress(just acceptable)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 27,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,752 miles

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 24 May 2005 22,086 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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W353 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W353 YGJ, 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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W353 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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