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W959 TJF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,122 mi
Last recorded121,122 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 TJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust baffles rattle

front crossmember corroded

fuel light on

only one washer jet working but enough to clear windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 121,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust baffles rattle

front crossmember corroded

fuel light on

only one washer jet working but enough to clear windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,945 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 113,487 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 113,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 109,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,891 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 109,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,447 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 87,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 80,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,480 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,346 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,346 miles

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

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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W959 TJF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W959 TJF, 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 W959 TJF registered?

W959 TJF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W959 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W959 TJF shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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