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W491 BVX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,506 mi
Last recorded114,506 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 BVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 26 Nov 2015 94,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,102 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre and pressure low

Offside Front brake hose not in mounting

engine oil level VERY LOW

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,806 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriating

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,890 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge devoid of tread

n/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

oil leak

sounds like slight blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,503 miles

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

slight oil leak from front area of engine

Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak from front area of engine

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

n/s/f antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

n/s/f antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s/f antiroll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,810 miles

rear no. plate display becoming poor

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,931 miles

rear number plate display becoming poor

slight brake binding felt when spining both front wheels

tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Jan 2010 68,981 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate display becoming poor

slight brake binding felt when spining both front wheels

tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,145 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 60,145 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake squeal offside rear

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

advise tracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre is on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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W491 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W491 BVX, 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 W491 BVX registered?

W491 BVX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W491 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 BVX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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