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X228 BFJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 150,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 143,202 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 143,020 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 128,954 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 114,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 99,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 99,495 miles

o/s/f tyre worm on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,477 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 85,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,020 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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X228 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X228 BFJ, 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 X228 BFJ registered?

X228 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X228 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X228 BFJ shows 12 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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