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W485 WAD

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,210 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak weld on cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside corrosion to wheel arches

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,796 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 77,391 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 73,339 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 73,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 65,824 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 17 May 2012 61,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,378 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,902 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,109 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2009 48,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriated

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,062 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,062 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W485 WAD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WAD, 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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W485 WAD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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