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W388 KVL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,782 mi
Last recorded243,782 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 KVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 243,782 miles

slight corrosion around rubber gromets in floor pan

Pass 22 Dec 2014 234,637 miles

slight corrosion n/s floor pan around rubber gromet

Fail 22 Dec 2014 234,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion n/s floor pan around rubber gromet

Pass 2 Jan 2014 220,212 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 220,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 210,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 200,445 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2010 186,189 miles

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

advise heat sheild loose

advise slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Fail 14 Dec 2010 186,182 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise heat sheild loose

advise slight sideways movement in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Dec 2009 166,401 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 144,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 144,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 126,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 84,832 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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W388 KVL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W388 KVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W388 KVL registered?

W388 KVL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W388 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 KVL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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