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W78 DKE

2000 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,723 mi
Last recorded116,723 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 DKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp. (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 106,897 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

floor pan starting to corrode in places

Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2013 97,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2013 94,037 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

see emission print out for results

Pass 15 Apr 2012 87,626 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear centre brake lamp (intermittent fault)

Fail 15 Apr 2012 87,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear centre brake lamp (intermittent fault)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,360 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,522 miles

Front discs corroded (inner edges)

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,431 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes poor condition.(Rusty). †Offside No.Plate light poor, secured with tape.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W78 DKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W78 DKE, 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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W78 DKE is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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