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W453 MWG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 MWG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,193 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 70,193 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

heat shield rattling and insecure on front exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2013 64,433 miles

both front indicators starting to discolour

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front brake disc's worn to inner surface

front flexy joint of exhaust starting to break up

slight play to nearside front track rod end

unable to open boot

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,618 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

offside front wiperblade split to end

rear brake pipes and hoses ferrels corroding

rear wiperblade split to end

slight play to nearside rack end

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front drive shafts corroding

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 37,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,018 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside mirror glass damaged-rear bumper melting on exhaust-corrosion starting to rear strut houseings

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 29,659 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside door mirror damaged.

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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W453 MWG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W453 MWG, 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 W453 MWG registered?

W453 MWG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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