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X403 ERA

2000 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,540 mi
Last recorded157,540 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 ERA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 155,976 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,457 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,933 miles

front brakes slightly binding

no rear seats fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 145,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 129,283 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,486 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 98,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,950 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)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,140 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread stepped(195/45/16V Avon)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

Fail 2 Nov 2007 74,140 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre tread stepped(195/45/16V Avon)

o/s/f fog lamp in-op

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,632 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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X403 ERA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X403 ERA, 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 X403 ERA registered?

X403 ERA is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X403 ERA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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