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W404 VAW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 VAW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 138,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 138,139 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 133,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,428 miles

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

Drivers wiper blade torn on end but still clears screen adequately.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight corrosion to floor around grommets

Fail 5 Jan 2012 128,428 miles

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

Drivers wiper blade torn on end but still clears screen adequately.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight corrosion to floor around grommets

Pass 20 Dec 2010 121,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 113,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 103,247 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 89,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 89,667 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,723 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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W404 VAW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W404 VAW, 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 VAW registered?

W404 VAW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W404 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 VAW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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