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W393 DGC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,085 mi
Last recorded116,085 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,085 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s body damage

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 113,763 miles

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

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

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 109,046 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts to tread of both rear tyres (no cords shown)

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,464 miles

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

damage to nearside front wing/rear door/wheelarch

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 4 Jul 2009 79,464 miles

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

damage to nearside front wing/rear door/wheelarch

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,722 miles

Advises as per original mot

Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside rear door and nearside front wing damaged

Offside front door and sill damaged

Rear pipe has been repaired

Pass 24 Jun 2005 42,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 42,981 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W393 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W393 DGC, 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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W393 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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