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W543 TJB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,986 mi
Last recorded155,986 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 TJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 155,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,385 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 147,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2011 138,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes border line exhaust poor front pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,783 miles

brake pipes border line exhaust poor front pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 130,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,089 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 115,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 94,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 94,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,054 miles

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

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

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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W543 TJB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W543 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 W543 TJB registered?

W543 TJB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W543 TJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 TJB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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