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X815 BFJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 97,878 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 97,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,734 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,703 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,703 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 74,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,840 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,597 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,343 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,342 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,573 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 56,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,479 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

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

O/S/R N/S/F O/S/F TYRES PERISHED IN SIDE WALLS

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

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY WEAK SPLIT & SLIGHT LEAK

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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X815 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X815 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 X815 BFJ registered?

X815 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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