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W498 UBY

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,507 miles

EPC light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

EPC light on

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,863 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 83,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,267 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,328 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 75,301 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 72,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,784 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,682 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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W498 UBY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W498 UBY, 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 W498 UBY registered?

W498 UBY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W498 UBY safe to buy?

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