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W599 OSL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

68,797 mi
Last recorded68,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 OSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,797 miles

epc light on

radiator deteriorated

slight leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,797 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre partially deflated

radiator deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

epc light on

slight leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,095 miles

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

epc light on

Fail 21 Oct 2015 66,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

epc light on

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,794 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

epc light on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 63,794 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

epc light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,808 miles

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

epc light on

oil leak from gearbox

reduced compression damping effect on both front shocks

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

epc light on

oil leak from gearbox

reduced compression damping effect on both front shocks

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,124 miles

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

epc warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,124 miles

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

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

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

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

epc warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2011 57,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

epc light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,872 miles

epc light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

epc light on dash

nearside front wiper blade split

oil level slightly high

Fail 20 Oct 2010 56,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear seats folded down not allowing inspection of rear seat belts

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

epc light on dash

nearside front wiper blade split

oil level slightly high

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,671 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,671 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak at gearbox

Rattling noise from gearbox

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,978 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak at gearbox

Rattling noise from gearbox

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,036 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 51,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,588 miles

advise front brake discs slight wear advise slight front brake judder

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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W599 OSL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W599 OSL, 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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W599 OSL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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