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W492 TRH

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,561 mi
Last recorded162,561 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 TRH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 162,561 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 162,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,139 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,584 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 114,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 106,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 106,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 195/50/15V

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 89,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 167,786 miles

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

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

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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W492 TRH is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W492 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.

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What year was W492 TRH registered?

W492 TRH is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W492 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W492 TRH shows 12 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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