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W474 EKE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,263 mi
Last recorded94,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 89,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,227 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,338 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,338 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front disc corroded on inner surface

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 64,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,077 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small coolant leak at radiator

small, oil leak at gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,012 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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W474 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W474 EKE, 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 W474 EKE registered?

W474 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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