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W359 UCF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 UCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 142,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 142,518 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,368 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2018 133,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2017 124,390 miles

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

Offside front inner door handle would benefit attention

Fail 2 Sep 2017 124,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside front inner door handle would benefit attention

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,462 miles

Centre brake light not working

Offside Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 115,462 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure above driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,774 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 105,766 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing low

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,847 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns sill damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 81,915 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 81,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,401 miles

damage to n/s/ outer sill

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,649 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1-6mm

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,550 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,732 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,732 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,211 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Front wiper blades smearing screen

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 44,211 miles

Body and paint work damage observed

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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W359 UCF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W359 UCF, 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 W359 UCF registered?

W359 UCF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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