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W395 DGC

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,581 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,205 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear-unable to fully check adult seat belt.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 114,202 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear-unable to fully check adult seat belt.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 98,752 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,735 miles

lower effort off side rear parking brake

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower effort off side rear parking brake

Fail 13 Oct 2010 98,683 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear foot and handbrake performance is a bit low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,815 miles

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

o/s rear foot and handbrake performance is a bit low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,216 miles

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 81,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 76,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,233 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,509 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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W395 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W395 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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W395 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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