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W878 EGC

2000 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,783 mi
Last recorded126,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 EGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2012 126,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 126,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,988 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 120,988 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 116,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 116,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from filter

oil leak from sump

Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from filter

oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Jul 2007 105,848 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2007 105,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 99,103 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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W878 EGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W878 EGC, 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 W878 EGC registered?

W878 EGC is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W878 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 EGC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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