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W381 SMO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

155,638 mi
Last recorded155,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,638 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

adv brake effort on 55% [rear]

Fail 1 Jun 2016 155,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front inner rack joint worn

adv brake effort on 55% [rear]

Pass 10 Jun 2015 142,603 miles

Both front indicators are fading to white.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside wiper fouling bodywork.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 142,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper fouling bodywork.

Both front indicators are fading to white.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 136,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 136,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 122,021 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in front number plate

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Wiper blades getting poor

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Wiper blades getting poor

Pass 7 May 2010 106,915 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 106,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 103,760 miles

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

slight damage to the front no/plate.

Fail 5 May 2009 103,760 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to the front no/plate.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 83,006 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

slight binding on,of both front brakes.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 83,006 miles

slight binding on,of both front brakes.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,556 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W381 SMO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W381 SMO, 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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W381 SMO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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