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W712 RPB

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,617 mi
Last recorded131,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW712 RPB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2016 131,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf shock absorber light misting of oil

nsf tyre worn

osf shock absorber light misting of oil

osf tryre worn

Fail 19 Jun 2015 127,681 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf shock absorber light misting of oil

nsf tyre worn

osf shock absorber light misting of oil

osf tryre worn

Pass 4 Jul 2014 121,463 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,854 miles

N/s/f shocker damp.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 108,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

High leval brake light not woking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low... 2lts added for test

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil level low... 2lts added for test

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,968 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges, recommend front wheel alignment check. tyres close to TWI 185/60 R14

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,577 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,970 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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W712 RPB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W712 RPB, 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 W712 RPB registered?

W712 RPB is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W712 RPB safe to buy?

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