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W597 MDT

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,181 mi
Last recorded46,181 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 MDT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,011 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,006 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 21 Aug 2012 38,117 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,050 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 32,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,701 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,793 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,793 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,123 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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W597 MDT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W597 MDT, 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 W597 MDT registered?

W597 MDT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W597 MDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 MDT shows 15 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.

Does W597 MDT have outstanding finance?

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