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W734 TFJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,648 mi
Last recorded103,648 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 TFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 103,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 100,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

alternator belt cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,387 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,606 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 95,606 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever mount pulled away from floor (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,319 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,288 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Vacuum pipe split and leaking air excessively. (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to vacuum leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to the cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 89,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,945 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,422 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 80,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,197 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,197 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)

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,081 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,073 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper blades come on when fog light is on and when boot is opened

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,201 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,562 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal poor

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 46,923 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,283 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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W734 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W734 TFJ, 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 W734 TFJ registered?

W734 TFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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