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W485 EBW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 EBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 126,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear no plate deteriorating

windscreen cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2019 126,185 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear no plate deteriorating

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,602 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorating

fog light tell tale flashing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 113,843 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,152 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on edges and devoid of tread

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside front tyre wearing on edges and devoid of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,006 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge(no tread)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,480 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,906 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

nearside front door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,902 miles

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

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre very slighty miss shaped

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 62,254 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,306 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,793 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 46,501 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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W485 EBW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W485 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 W485 EBW registered?

W485 EBW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W485 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 EBW shows 24 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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