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W871 VGN

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,685 mi
Last recorded91,685 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 VGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 91,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,623 miles

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,616 miles

alternator belt perished

front pads worn thin

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

alternator belt perished

front pads worn thin

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,031 miles

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,089 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,782 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,952 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,058 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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W871 VGN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

W871 VGN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W871 VGN safe to buy?

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