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X474 RST

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,297 mi
Last recorded183,297 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 RST
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 183,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Near side rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 183,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 170,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 170,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,751 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 157,751 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,337 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 147,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 136,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 136,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 136,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 124,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,597 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 114,545 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,091 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 70,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,256 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 58,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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X474 RST 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 X474 RST, 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 X474 RST registered?

X474 RST is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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