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W946 RBN

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,356 mi
Last recorded71,356 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 RBN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,356 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 68,653 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 68,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,740 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 65,740 miles

Emissions unable to be completed off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,639 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,621 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 61,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,466 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 60,453 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,122 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 59,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,543 miles

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

engine oil leak

front brakes are really badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 48,543 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front brakes are really badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,727 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,130 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,582 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,581 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,555 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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W946 RBN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W946 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 W946 RBN registered?

W946 RBN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W946 RBN shows 30 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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