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W473 PSX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,630 mi
Last recorded158,630 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 PSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,630 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 158,630 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 149,266 miles

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

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

both front brakes sticky

Pass 8 Oct 2010 145,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine undertray insecure

n/s/f sill showing corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2010 145,164 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine undertray insecure

n/s/f sill showing corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,243 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 141,040 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 131,642 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2008 131,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 115,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 98,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 80,346 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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W473 PSX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,895cc diesel 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 W473 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

W473 PSX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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