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X278 HFW

2000 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 HFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,265 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner steering arms slight play

oil filter leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,265 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner steering arms slight play

oil filter leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,954 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished outer wall

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,954 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever high

n/s/r tyre perrished outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,453 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front position lamps dim

n/s headlamp mounting broken

o/s/r brake binding

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

both front position lamps dim

n/s headlamp mounting broken

o/s/r brake binding

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,956 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,696 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged.o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes pulsating slightly.poss f discs warped???

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm.o/s/f tyre worn low on tread

Fail 12 Jan 2009 63,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes pulsating slightly.poss f discs warped???

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm.o/s/f tyre worn low on tread

Fail 10 Jan 2009 63,308 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,171 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 58,171 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bolt missing from offside inner driveshaft flange

engine cooling fans running before engine reaching normal temp

Pass 13 Jan 2007 51,193 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 44,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,412 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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X278 HFW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X278 HFW, 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 X278 HFW registered?

X278 HFW is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X278 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 HFW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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