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W997 YER

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 YER
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,958 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,374 miles

offside rear tyre ouyt of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,652 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 51,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,385 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 47,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,222 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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W997 YER is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W997 YER, 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 W997 YER registered?

W997 YER is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W997 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 YER shows 18 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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