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W579 RNB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 RNB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamps slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Fail 20 Sep 2012 106,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s headlamps slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,410 miles

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

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

catalytic convertor bracket snapped but system still supported

drivers door check strap defective

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

catalytic convertor bracket snapped but system still supported

drivers door check strap defective

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

catalytic convertor bracket snapped but system still supported

drivers door check strap defective

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,574 miles

front pads lowrear number plate starting too deteriorated,

Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,465 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front pads on limit exhuast rear no plate

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,350 miles

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

O/S/R light lense cracked and has water in. Operation of lights all ok.

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 66,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R light lense cracked and has water in. Operation of lights all ok.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,410 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,294 miles

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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W579 RNB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green 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 W579 RNB, 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 W579 RNB registered?

W579 RNB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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