MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s and o/s/front brakes binding
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front seat backrests have slight movement
both front tyres worn close to tread indicators
coil springs corroded
front to rear brake pipes have slight surface rust
glow plug light flashing
handbrake lever worn slightly and has slight side to side movement
power steering fluid low
shockers corroded
steering wheel adjuster worn leading to slight movement of steering wheel
steering wheels moves slightly when footbrake applied
tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls
unable to check boot area due to load
unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front seat backrests have slight movement
both front tyres worn close to tread indicators
coil springs corroded
front to rear brake pipes have slight surface rust
glow plug light flashing
handbrake lever worn slightly and has slight side to side movement
power steering fluid low
shockers corroded
steering wheel adjuster worn leading to slight movement of steering wheel
steering wheels moves slightly when footbrake applied
tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls
unable to check boot area due to load
unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brakes binding slightly
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brakes binding slightly
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside 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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W497 SBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 W497 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 W497 SBR registered?
W497 SBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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