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W178 UAG

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,608 mi
Last recorded114,608 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 UAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,596 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 111,235 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,127 miles

Uneven wear on rear offside tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 108,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Uneven wear on rear offside tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

offside rear tyre out of shape

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to nearside rear floor pan

offside rear tyre out of shape

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 95,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,660 miles

n/s front tyre only just legal at time of test

o/s front tyre wearing on edge

parking brake travel very near to being excess

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both sides front wishbone bushes soft

park brake lever travels high

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 65,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 56,153 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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W178 UAG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W178 UAG, 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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W178 UAG is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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