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W359 YGJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 YGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,958 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 73,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure shock support bracket for wireing (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

item removed from drivers view

Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

item removed from drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 55,033 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,033 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,474 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,986 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 14,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

internal rattle from center exhaust box

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,296 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 27,772 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,303 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,893 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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W359 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 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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What year was W359 YGJ registered?

W359 YGJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W359 YGJ safe to buy?

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