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W601 DOE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,411 mi
Last recorded141,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 DOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 141,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch worn

n/s rear arch corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2014 141,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch worn

n/s rear arch corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r drain hole in floor rotton

slight exhaust leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r drain hole in floor rotton

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,150 miles

condition of front brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

suspension covered in very heavy corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2012 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

condition of front brake discs

suspension covered in very heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,845 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

clutch and gearbox noise

rear number plate deteriated

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 114,123 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2010 114,123 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 107,434 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,595 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 95,569 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 71,882 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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W601 DOE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W601 DOE, 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 W601 DOE registered?

W601 DOE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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