MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper torn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper torn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper blade split
o/s/f camber looks out of align
Front tyres close to legal limit †Rear number plate weather damage
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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