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X605 AVM

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,917 mi
Last recorded142,917 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 AVM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2014 138,159 miles

o/s handbrake reading low and efficiency only just met

shock absorbers soft

Fail 9 Jan 2014

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

shock absorbers soft

Pass 22 Nov 2012 127,517 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f floor pan

exhaust system corroding

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 21 Nov 2012 127,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f floor pan

exhaust system corroding

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

wheel trims fitted n/s fronr,o/s front and n/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

n/s rear wheel arch corroding

wheel trims fitted n/s fronr,o/s front and n/s rear,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 93,751 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers smeering

Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,938 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 67,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 67,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,337 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2005 47,262 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre outer sidewall slight damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,262 miles

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

rear offside tyre outer sidewall slight damaged.

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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X605 AVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X605 AVM, 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 X605 AVM registered?

X605 AVM is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X605 AVM safe to buy?

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