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W117 AKL

2000 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 107,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 105,131 miles

Corrosion on exhaust and subframe

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 102,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 100,495 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 99,945 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 95,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 92,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 85,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 77,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2008 77,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2007 71,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 71,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,628 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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W117 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W117 AKL, 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 W117 AKL registered?

W117 AKL is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W117 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W117 AKL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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