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W407 YKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 98,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 85,457 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs complete

both front seats slightly loose but secure

both front tyres have slight edge wear and offside front is close to legal limit

both rear tyres treads cracked and perished no ply or cord showing

centre stop light inop unable asses if connected

engine cover fitted

exhaust modified and hangers corroded

handbrake slight travel

over sized wheels fitted but no fouling

power steering hose to rack damp

signs of impact damage to nearside front inner wing and repair heavily under sealed

slight play at steering wheel

steering rack damp

wipers sometimes stick when turned off

Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs complete

both front seats slightly loose but secure

both front tyres have slight edge wear and offside front is close to legal limit

both rear tyres treads cracked and perished no ply or cord showing

centre stop light inop unable asses if connected

engine cover fitted

exhaust modified and hangers corroded

handbrake slight travel

over sized wheels fitted but no fouling

power steering hose to rack damp

signs of impact damage to nearside front inner wing and repair heavily under sealed

slight play at steering wheel

steering rack damp

wipers sometimes stick when turned off

Fail 2 May 2009 71,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

repared damage to near side front inner wing to chassis

Pass 2 May 2009 71,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

repared damage to near side front inner wing to chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,304 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust manifold has been repaired

fuel pipe to filter housing has been repaired with silicone- joint isnt leaking

nearside front chasis has had extensive repairs-still slightly kinked but not affecting steering/suspension or brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel pipe to filter housing joint has been repaired with silicone, joint is not leaking. †nearside front chasis has had extensive repairs, it is still slightly kinked however not effecting the vehicles brakes or steering.

Fail 29 May 2007 64,912 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

extensive damage to nearside front inner wing and chassis leg with filler present

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,730 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 57,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 44,728 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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W407 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W407 YKO, 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 W407 YKO registered?

W407 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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