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W529 VDF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 VDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,947 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Nearside front lower wing heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,459 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe just in front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Front wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front seat (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Front wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 75,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,809 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

horn not very loud

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,649 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,175 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,690 miles

front tyres getting low

horn slightly weak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,750 miles

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,412 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 35,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W529 VDF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W529 VDF, 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 W529 VDF registered?

W529 VDF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W529 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W529 VDF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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