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W578 DAC

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 DAC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2024 89,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,654 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

oil leak

rear axle surface rust

Fail 16 Feb 2023 86,654 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

oil leak

rear axle surface rust

Pass 18 Feb 2022 84,756 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,875 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 80,834 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,902 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,529 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,358 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,358 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,288 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,259 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 44,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,267 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,984 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,690 miles

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,760 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,327 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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W578 DAC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 W578 DAC, 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 W578 DAC registered?

W578 DAC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W578 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W578 DAC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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