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W493 UDG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,150 mi
Last recorded187,150 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 UDG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 187,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 183,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 183,681 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 174,347 miles

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

slight blue smoke from engine when first started.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 169,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 163,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 154,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 148,274 miles

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 UDG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

W493 UDG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W493 UDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W493 UDG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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