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W796 MKY

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,841 mi
Last recorded129,841 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 MKY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 129,841 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,835 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 121,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,620 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 116,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,322 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,975 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,332 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 84,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,852 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,297 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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W796 MKY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W796 MKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W796 MKY registered?

W796 MKY is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W796 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 MKY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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