Faults:

Oil sump plug fell out. However this was no fault of the car, just the mechanic who didn't tighten it properly when serviced.

General Comments:

This car has excellent handling, is pretty quick and has a comfortable ride.

However the dash is a bit dull unlike the Spanish weather um..

My colour is kiwi yellow, so you wouldn't exactly miss it if you forgot where you left it in an extremely large car park.

Faults:

Central locking never worked.

'Lumpy' tickover, still after new plugs filters, tuning etc.

Passenger electric window took nearly 45 seconds to go up, compared to 5 on the driver's side.

Sunroof leaked.

Door lock barrel failed (needed 75p part to fix in the end).

Chaffed tyres all the time, despite the tracking being spot on.

Exhaust blew.

Rear window washer failed.

Boot leaked, filled up with water.

Suspension saggy.

Brakes dismal, want more?

General Comments:

Looked good, that's all!!!

Faults:

Electronic speedo sender failed - £70 to replace, exhaust, rear washer, clutch, passenger e/window dodgy!

General Comments:

Not too bad on the speed side, 0-60 in about 13 secs, drinks lots of pertol, looks nice with the alloys. Not as good as a mark 2 Ibiza!

Faults:

Bad Rust along door sills, drivers side headlight failed SIX TIMES in 14 months, booming suspension, rattles and squeaks from the interior, parcel shelf didn't fit, switchgear worked when it wanted to and the damn thing disliked starting in the cold/wet.

General Comments:

I couldn't wait to get rid of the thing. The engine was good, but had to be worked hard to get going. The automatic choke was adjusted four times by the dealer and still the car used to stall at traffic lights in the mornings. I hear that new Seats are better, but it will be a cold month in Hell before I try one.