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W562 FOW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,295 mi
Last recorded48,295 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW562 FOW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,295 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 48,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,107 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 5 Aug 2024 48,107 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 5 Aug 2023 47,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 46,647 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,279 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 46,279 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 45,420 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,685 miles

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 17 May 2017 43,535 miles

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

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 10 May 2016 41,931 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

play o/s steering rack

rear reg plate discoloured

Fail 4 May 2016 41,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

play o/s steering rack

rear reg plate discoloured

Pass 14 May 2015 39,667 miles

play in the steering rack

Fail 12 May 2015 39,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in the steering rack

Pass 8 May 2014 37,838 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 May 2013 35,506 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 35,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 33,588 miles

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

knocking noise from front suspension

o/s/r inner tyre wall perished and split

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 17 May 2012 33,588 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r inner tyre wall perished and split

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 11 May 2011 31,374 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre inner tyre wall cracked

o/s/r tyre valve perished

rear plate poor

Pass 12 May 2010 29,023 miles

brake fluid black

discs worn (front)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre wall split and cracked inner edge

rear plate poor

wiper ends split

Pass 12 May 2009 27,088 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 25,710 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 25,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 24,484 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 24,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 22,443 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

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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W562 FOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W562 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 W562 FOW registered?

W562 FOW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W562 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W562 FOW shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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