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W378 YKO

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,890 mi
Last recorded98,890 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,890 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,852 miles

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,989 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,583 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 85,583 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,762 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,762 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,868 miles

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,868 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,211 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 65,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,996 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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W378 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W378 YKO, 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 W378 YKO registered?

W378 YKO is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W378 YKO safe to buy?

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