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X308 BDV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 BDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 149,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 149,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,316 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 143,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 137,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 129,249 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 128,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cannot open tailgate??

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,082 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 118,082 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,329 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 107,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,646 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,646 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,825 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 3 Jan 2008 64,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,562 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 51,535 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6/2.5mm n/s/r tyre on 2.5/3mm o/s/f tyre on 3mm on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 51,535 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6/2.5mm n/s/r tyre on 2.5/3mm o/s/f tyre on 3mm on edges

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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X308 BDV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X308 BDV, 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 X308 BDV registered?

X308 BDV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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