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W473 YKN

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

136,819 mi
Last recorded136,819 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 YKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 136,819 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 136,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 136,120 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 May 2013 135,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,559 miles

rear number plate discoloured

weld repairs to offside rear outersill

Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 110,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,505 miles

long travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,530 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 89,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sureface rust on offside rear sill

unable to view front dics and pads fully

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,009 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,218 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 YKN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YKN, 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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W473 YKN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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