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W551 SRY

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 SRY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system is corroded

front windscreen wipers are smearing the screen

nearside body sill is damaged and corroded

offside rear registration plate light may have a bad connection

Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system has parts which are detiorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,871 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,828 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AND OUTER SILL

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,421 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 92,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,363 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 76,363 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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W551 SRY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W551 SRY, 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 W551 SRY registered?

W551 SRY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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