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W897 RBN

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,930 mi
Last recorded145,930 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 145,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

general body damage

rear brake imbalance

Fail 11 Mar 2013 145,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

general body damage

rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Mar 2012 133,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 119,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms-rear bushes started to seperate from bonding

offside door mirror has been repaired

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2010 111,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,058 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,941 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,332 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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W897 RBN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W897 RBN, 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 W897 RBN registered?

W897 RBN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W897 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 RBN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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