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X398 BFJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,449 mi
Last recorded36,449 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,187 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,100 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,869 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fan noisey

offside rear brake noisey

Fail 18 Dec 2008 27,869 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fan noisey

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,519 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 26,519 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,112 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 24,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,679 miles

o/s/f chassis leg slightly bent but dosent affect braking or steering or headlamp aim

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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X398 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X398 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 X398 BFJ registered?

X398 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X398 BFJ safe to buy?

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