MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
ABS control unit loose under bonnet and not connected to brakes, light operates!
All exhaust silencers removed.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspension has been modified
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
suspension has been modified
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W871 SVT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 W871 SVT registered?
W871 SVT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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