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X117 BYD

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,960 mi
Last recorded117,960 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,960 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded, But not excessive

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Reverse lamp innoperative

Rear Upper High level brake light innoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,253 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,246 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,639 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,661 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,570 miles

cambelt due

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,219 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 69,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,531 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,522 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,047 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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X117 BYD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X117 BYD, 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 X117 BYD registered?

X117 BYD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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