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W691 VTX

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 VTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2011 126,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 119,594 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,594 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 111,210 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 111,210 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Handbrake travel

Pass 15 Dec 2008 105,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 101,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 97,830 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 97,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,725 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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W691 VTX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W691 VTX, 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 W691 VTX registered?

W691 VTX is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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