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W385 HBV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 HBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 78,857 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame arms to lower arms (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sub frame arms to lower arms (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed inside handel (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 2x rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2x rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,170 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,403 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,823 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,845 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

off side wiper slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 46,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,089 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,080 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 34,549 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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W385 HBV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W385 HBV, 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 W385 HBV registered?

W385 HBV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W385 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 HBV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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