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W97 NJC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,442 mi
Last recorded71,442 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 NJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,442 miles

epc warning light on

fuel tank support bolt missing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat only locks in one position

fuel tank support bolt missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,784 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

drivers seat only stays locked in one position

n/s and o/s front wipers split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,759 miles

Oil leak gear box ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,759 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,744 miles

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s wiper blade could do with replacing

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 39,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,907 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,610 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,279 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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W97 NJC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W97 NJC, 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 W97 NJC registered?

W97 NJC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W97 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 NJC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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