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W42 ULB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 ULB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 123,790 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

P.A.S pipes slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front drop link bushes slightly cracked

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

P.A.S pipes slightly corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front drop link bushes slightly cracked

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 105,289 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,236 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 96,236 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 89,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 79,521 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 69,510 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly discoulerd

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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W42 ULB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W42 ULB, 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 W42 ULB registered?

W42 ULB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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