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W897 STA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,927 mi
Last recorded99,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 STA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,927 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2011 99,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,235 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 95,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,485 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,482 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

cooling fan not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 83,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light is on.

drivers and passangers seat backs loose.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 82,213 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearsiderear tyre, side wall has cut in, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,571 miles

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

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

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 STA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W897 STA, 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 STA registered?

W897 STA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W897 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 STA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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