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W531 TJB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,327 mi
Last recorded39,327 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 TJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 39,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging close to excess

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,094 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 36,094 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 34,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,567 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers door check strap insecure

slight oil leak(suspect sump gasket)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,396 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 28,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 25,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes noisy in operation/grinding

Fail 1 May 2008 25,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes noisy in operation/grinding

Pass 1 May 2007 24,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,046 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall perishing

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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W531 TJB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W531 TJB, 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 W531 TJB registered?

W531 TJB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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