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W966 TJF

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,729 mi
Last recorded74,729 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 TJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 74,729 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor has corrosion around 4 of the floor grommets but not affecting overall chassis strength (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre 0.mm inner and outter edges 155/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high both very high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyre 0.mm inner and outter edges 155/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,476 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,209 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,323 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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W966 TJF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W966 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 W966 TJF registered?

W966 TJF is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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