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W493 SBR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 SBR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 141,438 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 141,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,876 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 135,862 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,287 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 131,287 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 123,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 114,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 31 Jan 2008 114,070 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

o/s/f camber looks out of align

Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,690 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit †Rear number plate weather damage

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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W493 SBR 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 W493 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.

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What year was W493 SBR registered?

W493 SBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W493 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 SBR 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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