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X343 FOT

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,482 mi
Last recorded167,482 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 FOT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 167,482 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 167,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 164,733 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 162,406 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 159,822 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)

Slightly smokey on idle

Pass 19 Oct 2010 148,387 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake binding

Fail 18 Oct 2010 148,345 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake binding

Pass 7 Oct 2009 128,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2009 128,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,983 miles

Rear Number Plate staring to deteraite.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 99,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 99,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 86,109 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 73,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X343 FOT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X343 FOT, 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 X343 FOT registered?

X343 FOT is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X343 FOT safe to buy?

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