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X824 BFJ

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,027 miles

above average travel at hand brake lever

offside rear floor is starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2016 106,027 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

above average travel at hand brake lever

offside rear floor is starting to corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

difficulty assessing welding repairs due to being done from inside

slight damage to nearside outer sill and wheel arch at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,107 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade is starting to split

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight damage to nearside outer sill and wheel arch at rear

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,707 miles

drivers window controls faulty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,886 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 86,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,163 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS LOW.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,995 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,522 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,522 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X824 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X824 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 X824 BFJ registered?

X824 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X824 BFJ safe to buy?

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