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W47 JBU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 132,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 132,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 121,821 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 121,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,107 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 120,439 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 118,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 114,909 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 95,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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W47 JBU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W47 JBU, 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 W47 JBU registered?

W47 JBU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W47 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W47 JBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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