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W404 UTT

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,804 mi
Last recorded167,804 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 UTT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 167,804 miles

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

front and rear suspention corroding

under body surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear suspention corroding

under body surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2012 155,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Jul 2012 155,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 141,418 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 141,408 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 132,196 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to o/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r mcpherson struts corroding.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 132,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to o/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/r mcpherson struts corroding.

wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 123,783 miles

front indicators starting to discolour.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 123,582 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front indicators starting to discolour.

front shock absorbers starting to become soft.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in n/s steering rack arm/joint.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,443 miles

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front suspension/shock absorbers/anti roll bar corroding.

n/s/r+o/s/f brakes starting to bind.

rear suspension/shock absorbers/axle corroding.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front indicators almost discoloured.

front shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front suspension/shock absorbers/anti roll bar corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r+o/s/f brakes starting to bind.

rear suspension/shock absorbers/axle corroding.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 102,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,274 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

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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W404 UTT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W404 UTT, 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 W404 UTT registered?

W404 UTT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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