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W436 TRF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 TRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,219 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,166 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 101,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,402 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,402 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 87,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 83,409 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 83,394 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 78,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 72,618 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 67,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 58,100 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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W436 TRF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W436 TRF, 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 W436 TRF registered?

W436 TRF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W436 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W436 TRF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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