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W823 PLJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW823 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 135,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,430 miles

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

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

O/S/FRONT INNER TYRE WEARING LOW

O/S/REAR FLOOR PAN POOR CONDITION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,920 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 113,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 92,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 92,986 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 117,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,893 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,794 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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W823 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W823 PLJ, 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 W823 PLJ registered?

W823 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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