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W473 EBW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 EBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 117,534 miles

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

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

rear wiper rubber splitted

Fail 10 May 2011 117,534 miles

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

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

rear wiper rubber splitted

Pass 20 May 2010 109,698 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers smearing view

number plates damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate lamps slightly loose fit

Pass 14 Mar 2009 106,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2009 106,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,415 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 100,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 84,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 98,748 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 98,748 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W473 EBW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W473 EBW, 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 W473 EBW registered?

W473 EBW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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