Seat Ibiza Mk4 used car review (2008 on) Updated: 2nd Nov 2015 We’ve long been fans of the Seat Ibiza here at FirstCar. Its modern design, keen prices, strong dynamics and low running costs mark it out in a segment that isn’t always especially imaginative. Lots of keen deals when new ensure the Ibiza makes a brilliant used buy, while a five-star Euro NCAP rating offers extra reassurance. Capable around town as well as on the motorway, it’s hard not to love the Ibiza, as there’s something for everyone. From the ultra-practical estates to the brilliantly fun sports editions such as the FR and Cupra – not forgetting the seriously frugal Ecomotive editions along the way – Seat really has got everything sewn up. Capable around town as well as on the motorway, it’s hard not to love the Ibiza Jul 2008: The fourth-generation Ibiza arrives in five-door hatchback form, in 1.2, 1.4 or 1.6-litre petrol forms. Nov 2008: There’s now a three-door version, called the Ibiza SC.
Mar 2009: There are now 1.4 and 1.6-litre diesel engines offered. Jul 2009: The 178bhp Ibiza Cupra reaches showrooms, along with the 99g/km Ecomotive. Sep 2009: The Bocanegra debuts; it’s an Ibiza Cupra with a distinctive black nose. Sep 2010: The Ibiza ST (estate) arrives. Oct 2010: The E Ecomotive is powered by a 1.2 TDi diesel engine; it’s rated at 92g/km and 80.7mpg. Jan 2012: A facelift brings a new nose, the option of a Portable Media System and higher-quality interior trim. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is a peach, especially in TSI form – but this more powerful edition won’t be cheap to insure. The TDi diesel engines are punchy and economical, but again, insurance may be too high. The entry-level S trim doesn’t have air-con as standard, although this could be specified by moving up to the S A/C – we’d just choose an SE though as this brings improved headlights, alloy wheels and electric rear windows (on the five-door car). Be wary of cars with Sport trim;
you might find the suspension too firm, so the ride is uncomfortable. Options worth looking out for include the integral dash-top sat-nav dock, glass roof, bluetooth and rear parking sensors. With ESP only optional on most versions of the Ibiza, you’ll be doing well to find an entry-level car that features it – but see if you can find one. Another option worth looking out for is tyre pressure monitoring, but at least Isofix child seat mounts are standard – while a five-star Euro NCAP rating means the Ibiza should look after you pretty well in the event of a crash. * For more on how Euro NCAP crash testing works, check out our page on the subject or you can read how the Seat Ibiza fared on the official Euro NCAP website. All Ibizas have to be serviced every 10,000 miles or 12 months; that’s about par for the course, but some rivals increase this to two years or 20,000 miles. Economy is an Ibiza strong point – on paper, but real-world fuel consumption can be less impressive.
Some 1.2 TDi owners get just 55mpg. Insurance is about as palatable as you’ll find; the 1.2-litre petrol Ibiza is insurance group 3 (there are 60bhp and 70bhp editions), while the 1.2 TDi is also group 3. Rated at 51mpg and 80mpg respectively (along with 128g/km and 92-102g/km of CO2), fuel economy is pretty good, even if real-world figures aren’t quite so impressive. Reliability isn’t class-leading, but it’s generally sound, so repair bills shouldn’t be too high. * For current road tax bands and costs, which are based on a car’s CO2 emissions, check out the DirectGov website ibiza, Seat, used cars, used car review, buying used Ibiza, Make, Seat, Used car reviewsHome Articles How to Fix a Door Not Closing How to Fix a Door Not ClosingAll of the sudden the door will not close A latch is used to keep the door, glove box, center console, trunk and hood closed and then allow the item to open once the latch has been released. common part has a common problem which is if the latch clasp falls closed while
the door or item is open the latch will not work. This is because the striker that is supposed to be inside of the latch clasp is trapped outside while the striker bounces off of the backside of the clasp. A striker is used on the opposite side of the latch and is what the latch hangs onto to keep a particular item When the latch is released the striker is free to move outward from the latch allowing the door to open. when a latch is opened it can have a rebound effect that can sometimes close the latch just after releasing the striker causing the door or item not to shut onceWhen you try to shut the door it will bounce abruptly and then stay open. What Does it Cost? A repair shop will fix this problem for no charge if they are upstanding and want to help the customer. You can fix this problem yourself using a simple ink pen or screwdriver. There is a video of this job being done at the bottom of this guide. Inspect the door latch
to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by theThis open place is where the sticker would normally be when the door is 2. Open the Latch While using a screwdriver inserted into the latch clasp hold the door handlePull the screwdriver outward from the door latch. This will reopen theThis operation is easy so almost anything can be used to open the Once the door latch clasp has been released the door will return to normal working order. Close the door and reopen it to confirm the fix and you are all set. Here is a video of one of our mechanics doing the job. If you have any door latch questions, please visit our forum. repair advice, please ask our community of mechanics is happy to help you and it is always 100% free. We hope you enjoyed this guide and video. We are creating a full set of subscribe to our 2CarPros YouTube channel and check back often for new videos which are uploaded almost