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W871 SOU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 SOU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,471 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,471 miles

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,402 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long park brake lever travel.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 66,402 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long park brake lever travel.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,448 miles

front exhaust mounting partly broken, rattling on roll bar

Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,384 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mounting partly broken, rattling on roll bar

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,451 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 56,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,092 miles

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

n/s wassher jet not working

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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W871 SOU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W871 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W871 SOU?

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What year was W871 SOU registered?

W871 SOU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W871 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 SOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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