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W541 EKE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,982 mi
Last recorded72,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 72,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear door sill

offside front anti roll bar drop link,top bush worn

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre,outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2013 72,976 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion on offside rear door sill

offside front anti roll bar drop link,top bush worn

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre,outer sidewall

unable to open tailgate,but able to inpsect testable items through rear seats being lowered

Pass 25 May 2012 71,747 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 68,245 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 63,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 58,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 58,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 51,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 41,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 39,799 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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W541 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W541 EKE, 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 W541 EKE registered?

W541 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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