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X831 MKN

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,198 mi
Last recorded153,198 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 MKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 153,198 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 153,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,230 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 136,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,700 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 122,700 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 103,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,772 miles

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

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)

osr steel brake pipe end corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,723 miles

front coil springs corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

slight damage to n/s/f+n/s/r road wheels.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 89,664 miles

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing very thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

slight damage to n/s/f+n/s/r road wheels.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,900 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 80,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front coil springs corroding.

front+rear tyres wearing thin on edges.

various damage to n/s/f tyre wall none to chords yet.

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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X831 MKN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 X831 MKN, 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 X831 MKN registered?

X831 MKN is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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