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GCZ 3740

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,382 mi
Last recorded70,382 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3740
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers poor

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

washers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2014 54,278 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,174 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 45,174 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,018 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag light on

front number plate slight delaminating

front tyre pressures look low

offside rear mudflap close to tyre

offside rear tyre cracks where walls meet treads

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

top suspension top turret plates under bonnet corroding both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

airbag light on

noise from steering column/steering cowling/steering wheel area when turning wheel

top suspension top turret plates under bonnet corroding both sides

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,583 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

offside & nearside front suspension struts corroding

rear number plate backing slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside & offside rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

offside & nearside front suspension struts corroding

rear number plate backing slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,199 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 27,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,979 miles

advise nearside front tyrew wearing on outer edge

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GCZ 3740 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GCZ 3740, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 3740 registered?

GCZ 3740 is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 3740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 3740 shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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