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X231 VWU

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,267 mi
Last recorded112,267 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 VWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,267 miles

N/s front seat belt slow to retract.

N/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 112,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s front seat belt slow to retract.

N/s front tyre outer wall damaged.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 106,799 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,230 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

can not check o/s front suspension due to the lower ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 99,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 95,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 91,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,675 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 79,675 miles

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

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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X231 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X231 VWU, 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 X231 VWU registered?

X231 VWU is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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