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W816 EKE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW816 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 109,430 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 109,430 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 May 2011 104,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 104,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 93,512 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear in clips

Offside front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plte starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear in clips

Offside front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorated

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear number plte starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,774 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre starting to wear inner edges

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 82,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

Front tyre starting to wear inner edges

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 65,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

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

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

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

Suspect brake servo hose to be split but is is covered in insulation tape

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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W816 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W816 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 W816 EKE registered?

W816 EKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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