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W552 CEV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,222 mi
Last recorded111,222 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 CEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 111,222 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 111,171 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 98,169 miles

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION AND MINOR LEAK

brake hoses furrels corrosion

engine overheating ?

nsr revs light inop

osf+nsf seat belts assist to retract

wipers juddering

Fail 4 Jan 2012 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION AND MINOR LEAK

brake hoses furrels corrosion

engine overheating ?

nsf indicator bulb turning white

nsr revs light inop

osf+nsf seat belts assist to retract

wipers juddering

Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,987 miles

OIL LECKING ON TO EXHAUST.

dampers starting to go soft.

EPC LIGHT ON

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

EPC LIGHT ON

OIL LECKING ON TO EXHAUST.

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

dampers starting to go soft.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 94,297 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 94,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 80,067 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 80,067 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,859 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 71,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W552 CEV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W552 CEV, 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 W552 CEV registered?

W552 CEV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W552 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 CEV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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