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W489 SBR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,850 mi
Last recorded95,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 SBR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,850 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,493 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,491 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 58,830 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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W489 SBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W489 SBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W489 SBR registered?

W489 SBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W489 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 SBR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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