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X179 BVV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,832 mi
Last recorded49,832 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,832 miles

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

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

very slight oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,568 miles

Power steering rack very slight misted with oil.

Right hand front wishbone rear bush bonding slight breaking away

Fail 20 Nov 2015 49,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering rack very slight misted with oil.

Right hand front wishbone rear bush bonding slight breaking away

Pass 22 Nov 2014 48,919 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,056 miles

Inspection to rear brakes, slight noisey

Fail 27 Nov 2012 41,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Inspection to rear brakes, slight noisey

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,908 miles

Front brake pads on left hand front low apx 2mm very early attension adviced

Right hand rear tyre wearing slight uneaven

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,021 miles

Right hand rear tyre slight perished on wall

Very slight wheel bearing noise from front

Fail 9 Nov 2009 31,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Right hand rear tyre slight perished on wall

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 22,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,095 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,073 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 19,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 17,184 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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X179 BVV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X179 BVV, 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 X179 BVV registered?

X179 BVV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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