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W798 EKE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,299 mi
Last recorded96,299 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 96,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed within 30cm of seat mounting. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner sidewall to cords. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

hole in o/s outer sill,grommet missing not corrosion.

hole in o/s outer sill,grommet missing not corrosion.

n/s/r brake hose slightly damaged.

nails in n/s/r tyre-punctured.

nails in n/s/r tyre-punctured.

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt correctly due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 89,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,624 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,259 miles

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

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

wipers do not park

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

wipers do not park

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,675 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,990 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,017 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking in sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,458 miles

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

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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W798 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol 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 W798 EKE, 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 W798 EKE registered?

W798 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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