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W843 SVT

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,887 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

UNABLE TO CHECK THE OPERATION OR CONDITION OF THE NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT , CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 27 Feb 2016 100,453 miles

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

UNABLE TO CHECK THE OPERATION OR CONDITION OF THE NEARSIDE REAR SEATBELT , CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

nearside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,046 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,835 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,938 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads worn

Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads worn

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower arm rearmost bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm rearmost bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 22,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,463 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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W843 SVT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W843 SVT, 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 W843 SVT registered?

W843 SVT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W843 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W843 SVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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