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X838 RFV

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 RFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,661 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside

Fail 23 Feb 2016 87,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside

Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,524 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f strut leaking oil

o/s/r tyre outer tread cracked

oil leak around power steering pump

play in steering col top bush/bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,069 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f strut leaking oil

o/s/r tyre outer tread cracked

oil leak around power steering pump

play in steering col top bush/bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,562 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front window inoperative

plat at upper steering column

Fail 18 Mar 2011 69,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front window inoperative

plat at upper steering column

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,597 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers worn

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,411 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,411 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,434 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,990 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 47,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,170 miles

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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X838 RFV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X838 RFV, 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 X838 RFV registered?

X838 RFV is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X838 RFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 RFV shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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