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W705 RLJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW705 RLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

all shock absorbers heavily corroded

both sides outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,082 miles

Front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 77,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe and rear axle are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,882 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe is corroded

n/s sill inner and outer are corroded,n/s is also damaged

rear axle is corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,469 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill,will need attention soon

front suspension components corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s outer sill,will need attention soon

front suspension components corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe is corroded

rear axle and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,900 miles

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

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

front subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,968 miles

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

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

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,906 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

accident damage to various panels

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,121 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,807 miles

Front and rear flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion starting to appear on subframes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,929 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,530 miles

o/s/door mirror is broken but just meets pass criteria

Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very small exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,412 miles

very small exhaust leak

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 42,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W705 RLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W705 RLJ, 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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W705 RLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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