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W831 PLJ

2000 Seat Ibiza S

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza S66,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW831 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 131,318 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,318 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,951 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 116,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 98,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,380 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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W831 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza S in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 66,825 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W831 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W831 PLJ registered?

W831 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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