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W489 TRH

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 TRH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,419 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 98,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake high when applied but has reserve travel

Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake high when applied but has reserve travel

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,249 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 82,912 miles

EPC light illuminated

Fail 24 May 2012 82,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EPC light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,741 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 68,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,114 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,102 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,913 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,913 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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W489 TRH is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W489 TRH, 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 TRH registered?

W489 TRH is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W489 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W489 TRH shows 15 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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