MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
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
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight oil leak from front area of engine
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
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
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
rear no. plate display becoming poor
tested in wet conditions
rear number plate display becoming poor
slight brake binding felt when spining both front wheels
tested in wet conditions
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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