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W449 YKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,653 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2015 143,637 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 142,191 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Jun 2012 138,428 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

abs system removed

wiring loom in engine bay insecure and damaged.presenter informed tester they are dead.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 135,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 May 2010 126,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2008 119,065 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearwside front wheel very close to arch cover on full lock

non standard wheels and tyres/suspension and rear exhaust

tested wet

Pass 2 Nov 2008 119,065 miles

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)

nearwside front wheel very close to arch cover on full lock

non standard wheels and tyres/suspension and rear exhaust

tested wet

Fail 15 Oct 2007 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 107,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,696 miles

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

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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W449 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W449 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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W449 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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