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W396 DGC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 DGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,786 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,856 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,820 miles

corrosion to rear chassis of floor area

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,820 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear chassis of floor area

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 46,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,381 miles

f/n/s brake hose rubbing / front pads low / f/o/s tyre poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,240 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,236 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,349 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass loose/poor repair

o/s/r tyre on legal limit(just acceptable)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,018 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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W396 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W396 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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What year was W396 DGC registered?

W396 DGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W396 DGC safe to buy?

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