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W478 WAD

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 WAD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch wing has corrosion

Nearside wheel trim missing

Pass 30 Aug 2014 125,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,307 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 116,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 110,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f door inner handle broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 81,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 72,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,344 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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W478 WAD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W478 WAD, 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 W478 WAD registered?

W478 WAD is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W478 WAD safe to buy?

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