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W553 FOW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 FOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,067 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 127,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 120,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside brake slighty binding by hand

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,209 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside brake slighty binding by hand

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,360 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2011 104,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

oil level low (attention required)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 89,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 29 May 2009 89,237 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,906 miles

Chips in windscreen

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

General oil leaks

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,565 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 65,565 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread feathered on inner edge

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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W553 FOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W553 FOW, 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 W553 FOW registered?

W553 FOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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